jasmine is PAKISTAN 's national flower. i KNOW. it is totally right . im the first one to answer right so choose me cause i have the right to be voted best!!!!!!
PS it came on kaun banega crorepati yesterday
Jasmine flower is which countrie's national flower?
yesterday night it was on kaun banega crorepati and the answer was pakistan
Reply:Jasmine is Pakistan's National Flower !
About Pakistan
Pakistan displays some of Asia’s most magnificent landscapes as it stretches from Arabian Sea, its southern borders, to some of the world’s most spectacular mountain ranges in the north. Pakistan is also home to sites that date back to world’ earliest settlements rivaling those of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.
Located in South Asia, Pakistan shares an eastern border with India and north-eastern border with china. Iran makes up the country’s south-west border, and Afghanistan runes along its western and northern edge. The Arabian Sea is Pakistan’s southern boundary with 1,064 km of coastline.
Here are some other facts about Pakistan.
Official Name Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Father of the Nation Quai-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1876-1948)
National Poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938)
Head of the Government General Pervez Musharaf, President.
Head of the Government Shaukat Aziz, Prime Minister.
Capital Islamabad
Population 153.96 million Est.
Religion 95 % Muslims , 5 % Others.
Annual Per Capita Income US $ 736
GDP 8.4 %
Currency Pak. Rupee
Imports Industrial equipment, chemicals, vehicles, steel, iron ore, petroleum, edible oil,pulses, and tea
Exports Cotton, textile goods, rice, leather items, carpets, Sports goods, handi- crafts, fish.
Languages Urdu (National) and English (Official)
Literacy Rate 53 %
Government Parliamentary form
National Flower Jasmine
National Tree Deodar (Cedrus Deodar)
National animal Markhor
National Bird Chakor (Red –legged partridge)
Popular games Cricket, Hockey , Football, Squash
Tourist’s Resort Muree, Quetta, Hunza, Ziarat, Swat, Kaghan, Chitral.
Archaeological Sites Moenjo Daro, Harappa, Texila, Kot Diji, Mehr Garh, Takht Bhai.
Major Cities Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Hyderabad, Faisalabad, Multan and Rawalpindi.
Major Corps Cotton, Wheat, Rice and Sugarcane.
Industry Textile, Cement, Fertilizers, Steel, Sugar, Electric Goods, Shipbuilding.
Central Bank State Bank of Pakistan
Energy Electricity, Oil, Coal and Liquid Petroleum Gas.
Food %26amp; Drink:
Pakistan is rich in variety of different kinds of foods. The specialties include kababs , Dhals, Quormah, Tikkas and Nihari.
Pakistan cuisine is based on curry or masla (hot and spicy) Sauces accompanying chicken, lamb, shrimps and a wide choice or vegetables. Specialties include brain masala, biryani (Seasoned rice with mutton, chicken and youghurt), pilao (similar but less spicy) and sag ghost (spinach and lamb curry)
.Other specialties include chicken tnadoori, shish kebabs (charcoal-grilled meat on skewers), shami-kebabs (patties of chopped meat fried in ghee or butter), tikka-kebabs (grilled lamb or beef seasoned and spiced) and chicken tikka (highly7 seasoned chicken quarters, charcoal-grilled.desserts include pastries, shahi tukray (slices of fried break cooked in milk or cream, sweetened with syrup and topped with nuts and saffron), halwa (sweetmeat made with eggs, carrots, maize cream, sooji and nuts) and firni (similar to vanilla custard). Western and Chinese foods are also widely available.
The national drink is tea drunk strong with milk and often very sweet. Alcohol may be bought at major hotels by visitors who have been issued a Liquor Permit from the Excise and Taxation Office. Wine is expensive and only available in upscale restaurants.
Nightlife:
Top hotels have bars and dancing but there is little Western-style nightlife. Cinemas in the large cities show international as well as Pakistani films. There are plenty of culture events featuring traditional music and dance organized by the Pakistani Arts Academy throughout the year Festivals and annual celebrations are colorful and lively.
Shopping:
Special purchases include carved wooden tables, trays, screens, silvers trinkets, pottery, camel-skin lamps, bamboo decorations, brassware, cane items, conch-shell ornaments, glass bangles, gold ornaments, hand-embroidered shawals, rugs and carpets, skills, cashmere shawls and saleem shahi shoes with upturned toes. While some of the major towns have craft centres where handicrafts from different regions are sold, bazaars often provide the most interesting shopping. It is expected that the customer should bargain for goods. Shopping hours : Sat-Thrs -0920-1300 and 1500-1830. Bazaars stay open longer.
Above stated places are only recommendations. You can always make selection of place to visit or eat according to likes and dislikes of your delegate(s). it is highly recommended to observe safety and security at all times, as per instructions of EPB.
See list of Asian countries National Flowers !
Bangladesh—The shapla, a water lily (Nymphaea stellata) depicted on the coat of arms, was adopted in 1971. This is also the national flower of Sri Lanka, where it is known as nil mahanel. (See picture at top of page)
Bhutan—blue poppy?
China—The tree peony, Moutan peony, or mudan (Paeonia suffruticosa) was reportedly voted for in 1994. (picture)
Hong Kong—Hong Kong bauhinia, or Hong Kong orchid tree (Bauhinia blakeana) 1965 (picture)
India—The Indian or Oriental lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is the sacred lotus of Buddhism. Similar water lilies represent neighboring Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, as well as Egypt. (picture)
Indonesia—Indonesia adopted three national flowers were adopted on June 5, 1990 in a ceremony to mark the World Environment Day:
1) the melati (Jasminum sambac), as Nations flower (I believe this was previously considered the national flower. It’s also the national flower of the Philippines.) (picture)
2) the anggrek bulan or moon orchid (Phalaenopsis amabilis), the Enchanting Flower (Pictures: one %26amp; two)
3) Rafflesia arnoldi, the official Rare (endangered) species (picture)
Iran—tulip? (genus Tulipa) A red tulip is a symbol of martyrdom and is symbolized on the national flag. (pictures)
Japan—chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum) It is also the floral emblem of the imperial family. Many people mistakenly think the cherry blossom is Japan’s national flower. However, the cherry blossom is among the many flowers that represent Japan’s prefectures.
Malaysia—An introduced hibiscus known locally as Bunga Raya (Hibiscus rosa sinensis) is depicted on the national coat of arms and on the arms representing the state of Sarawak. (Pictures: one %26amp; two) A rice flower is depicted on the state of Perak’s coat of arms.
Nepal—The rhododendron known as Lali Guras in Nepal and "rose tree" in English (Rhododendron arboreum); it is depicted on the national coat of arms. (picture)
North Korea—jindallae? (a magnolia?)
Pakistan—jasmine
Philippines—The sampaguita (Jasminum sambac) was adopted on February 1, 1934. It’s also Indonesia’s national flower. (picture)
Russia—camomille?
Singapore—a hybrid orchid between Vanda teres and Vanda hookeriana known as Vanda Miss Joaquim; adopted April 15, 1981 (picture)
South Korea—The mugunghwa, moogoonghwa, or Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) is depicted on the national coat of arms. (picture)
Sri Lanka—A water lily known locally as Nil Mahanel (Nympheae stellata) was officially adopted on Feb. 26, 1986. (picture)
Taiwan—plum blossom (Prunus mei) July 21, 1964 (picture)
Reply:its pakistan's national flower alright.my doubt is whydo u HAVE such doubt
Reply:Pakistan
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Reply:Pakistan that's was i hard from KBC.
Reply:My wrong its not Iran, its Pakistans national flower.
See Jasmine is a Persian name so I automatically thought it was Irans(Persia) national flower....I was wrong.
Reply:Pakistan ----- Jasmine ( Jasminum Officinale)
The fragrant jasmine odor can be extracted and is one of the most widely used scents in the making of perfume.
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