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A view of Karachi, Pakistan.
Karachi is the capital of Sindh province, located in southern Pakistan. The city is situated on the coast of the Arabian Sea, positioned immediately northwest of the Indus River delta.1
The city is built upon a large plain that rises gently from the coast toward the north and east, ranging from 5 to 120 feet above sea level. It is centered around a natural harbour protected by islands and rocks, with the seasonal Malir and Layari rivers flowing through parts of the metropolitan area.2