the capital of Pakistan, in the north on the Potwar Plateau: site chosen in 1959; surrounded by the Capital Territory of Islamabad for 909 sq km (351 sq miles). Pop: 1 364 531 (2015 est)
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Is•lam•a•bad
(is lä′mə bäd′, -bad′, -lam′ə bad′),USA pronunciation n.
- Place Namesthe capital of Pakistan, in the N part, near Rawalpindi. 77,318.
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