Islamabad

Name: Islamabad
Address: South Asia, Pakistan

South Asia, Pakistan

Pakistan

People from Islamabad are called:

Male/General:

Islamabadi

Pronunciation:

/ɪzˈlɑːməbæd/

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,095,064 (2024 est.)
Country:: Pakistan
Region:: South Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Urdu/Persian, meaning 'City of Islam'. The demonym is 'Islamabadi' or 'Islamabadian'.

About Islamabad

Capital of Pakistan since 1967, replacing Karachi.
Planned city known for modern architecture and greenery.
Home to Faisal Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world.
Located in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Considered one of the cleanest and most beautiful capitals in South Asia.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Lahore

380 km southeast

People are called:

Lahori

Kabul

500 km northwest

People are called:

Kabuli

New Delhi

700 km southeast

People are called:

Delhiite

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,095,064 (2024 est.)
Country:: Pakistan
Region:: South Asia

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