Geography of Lahore

The Ravi River flows on the north-western side of Lahore.

The geography of Lahore comprises the various features relating to the land and climate of Lahore, Pakistan. Lying between 31°15′—31°45′ N and 74°01′—74°39′ E, Lahore is bounded on the north and west by the Sheikhupura District, on the east by Wagah, and on the south by Kasur District. The Ravi River flows on the northern side of Lahore. Lahore city covers a total land area of 1014 km² and is still growing.

Urban geography

Lahore is the capital of Pakistan's largest province, Punjab; with a population exceeding 10 million, it is a megacity and ranked as the country's second largest metropolis (after Karachi). Collectively, it is also the fifth largest city in South Asia and the 26th largest city in the world in terms of population. As a major urban centre of Pakistan, it was graded in 2008 as a city with high sufficiency to become a Gamma world city.

Transport

Main article: Transport in Lahore

Lahore enjoys air, rail & road connections with rest of the country. The Allama Iqbal International Airport caters the needs of Lahore and its adjacent cities, as regular national & international flights are made from here. Lahore is a major railway junction serving links to major cities. On the south of Lahore National Highway N-5 links Multan, on North West & North runs Motorway M-1 and National Highway N-5 towards Gujranwala. On the west it is linked with Textile city of Faisalabad with a 4-lane highway, built on BOO (Built operate & Own) basis. A historical Grand Trunk road which was a major artery during subcontinent era, originally built by Sher Shah Suri, the Afghan ruler, leads toward Indian border passing through the city.

Lahore topics

History	Origins Etymology Hindu rule Early Muslim period Mughal rule Sikh rule British rule Lahore Resolution 1965 War Lahore Declaration Timeline

Geography	Climate Ravi River Wildlife Demographics Regions and towns

Economy	Stock market Transport Education Tallest buildings Sister cities

Culture	Architecture Cinema Cuisine Festivals Language Music People Religion Shopping Sports

Places	Hospitals Educational institutions Libraries Mosques Parks and gardens Sports venues Temples

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Geography of Pakistan related topics

Landforms	Beaches Extreme points Glaciers Islands Lakes Rivers Valleys Volcanoes Waterfalls Hill stations Passes Deserts Mountains

Geology	Tectonics Mountain ranges Minerals Gemstones Desert regions

Subdivisions	Administrative units Regions Districts Cities and towns

Environment	Environmental issues Ecoregions Fauna Flora Climate

Protected Areas	Biosphere Reserves National Parks Wildlife Sanctuaries Game reserves Protected wetlands World Heritage Sites

By province	Gilgit–Baltistan Islamabad Punjab (Lahore) Sindh (Karachi)

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