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Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan. Till 1958, Karachi was the capital of the nation. During the administration of Pakistani President Ayub Khan in 1958, a place north of Rawalpindi was chosen as the permanent capital and in 1967, Islamabad got the status of being the capital of Pakistan. The city built on forested land in 1960s has variety of deciduous trees. The President who is also the Head of State and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces holds the authority of the country.
Area & Location: Located in the Potohar Plateau in the northwest of the country, Islamabad is situated at 33°40' Latitude North and 73°10' Longitude East. Lies at the edge of the Pothohar plateau, south of the Margalla hills, the city covers a total area of 906 sq. km.
Tourist Attractions: Hills, gardens and museums constitute the tourist attractive places in Islamabad.
Transportation: The city has a varied transportation system that includes the Islamabad International Airport, which provide access to the city from other parts of the world. Pakistan Railways is another mode of transportation in the city that connects the city with other cities. Cars, coaches, buses, taxis and auto rickshaws include the public transport in the city.
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Hotels:The Islamabad hotels that offer friendly hospitality to its guests, forces its customers to choose these hotels during their further visit to the city. The delicious food items served on its tables make them unique. Hotel Depapae (INTL), Islamabad Serena Hotel, Islamabad Marriott Hotel, Ambassador Hotel, Best Western Regency Hotel and Holiday Inn Islamabad are the famous hotels in the city.
Places of Attraction: The magnificent gardens of the city really delight the people who reach the city. The Heritage Museum and the huge marble Shah Faisal Mosque are the major landmarks of the city. The wildlife in the Margalla hills, which has been made into a national park, lures the tourists with its variety of rare species of animals and birds. Saudi-Pak Tower an exemplary example of the combination of modern and traditional styles and Faisal Mosque, which is known for its architecture are the other points of interest in the city. A giant silver-colored Globe statue, installed to mark the country's hosting of 2004 SAARC Summit is a major highlight of the city. Islamabad Zoo, Shaker Parrian, Rawal Lake, Murree Hills, Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Islamabad Museum, Lok Virsa Museum Shah Faisal Mosque and Daman-e-Koh are the significant places that have to be visited in the city.
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