Pakistan Elevation Facts
| Average elevation | 900 m (2,953 ft) |
|---|---|
| Highest point | K2: 8,611 m (28,251 ft) |
| Lowest point | Arabian Sea: 0 m (0 ft) |
| Elevation range | 8,611 m (28,251 ft) from the lowest point to the highest |
| Highest-elevation city | Shimshal: 3,113 m (10,213 ft) |
| Lowest-elevation city | Hyderabad: 4 m (13 ft) |
Pakistan's topography is diverse with various terrains ranging from high mountain ranges to low coastal areas.
It is home to some of the world's tallest peaks like K2 as well as scenic valleys such as Swat and Hunza.
The topography is characterized by the mountainous north, the plateau in the center, and the coastal strip in the south.
The country is also known for its numerous rivers, lakes, and natural reserves which add to its exquisite beauty.
Pakistan can be divided into five broad regions. The Northern Highlands, where the Karakoram, Hindu Kush and Suleiman ranges rise above 7,000 meters and hold the country's highest peaks, run along the northern and western border with Afghanistan. South of them the Balochistan Plateau and the Potwar Plateau stretch towards the Arabian Sea, broken by ranges such as the Kirthar and the Sulaiman.
Between the north and the Indus plain lie the Punjab and Sindh plains, the most fertile and most densely farmed land in the country, through which the Indus and its tributaries flow before emptying into the Arabian Sea. A long, narrow coastal plain, the Makran coast, curves along the Arabian Sea in the south.
Highest Point in Pakistan
The highest point in Pakistan is K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, which stands at an elevation of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet).
Lowest Point in Pakistan
The lowest point in Pakistan is the Arabian Sea, which lies at an elevation of 0 meters (0 feet).