Karachi

Name: Karachi
Address: South Asia, Pakistan

South Asia, Pakistan

Pakistan

People from Karachi are called:

Male/General:

Karachiite

Pronunciation:

/kəˈrɑːtʃi/

Quick Facts

Population:: 20,249,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Pakistan
Region:: South Asia

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Etymology & Origin

Possibly from Sindhi 'Kolachi'. The demonym is 'Karachiite'.

About Karachi

Largest city in Pakistan and major port.
Former capital of Pakistan until 1967.
Financial and industrial hub of Pakistan.
Most ethnically diverse city in Pakistan.
Known for beaches and vibrant food scene.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Islamabad

1,400 km northeast

People are called:

Islamabadi

Mumbai

740 km southeast

People are called:

Mumbaikar

Lahore

1,200 km northeast

People are called:

Lahori

Quick Facts

Population:: 20,249,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Pakistan
Region:: South Asia

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