Sindh is one of the four provinces of Pakistan, situated in the southeast of country. Sindh is the third largest province of Pakistan by area (140914 sq km) and second largest province by population ( 55245497 aprx) . Sindh borders the Indian states of Rajasthan and Gujarat in east and southeast, Arabian sea in south, Balochistan province in west and Punjab in north.
Karachi, the largest and most populous city in Pakistan and 7th largest metropolitan city in the world is the capitol of Sindh. Sindh is Pakistan's economical hub. Sindh is home to a large portion of industrial sector. Sindh contains two of Pakistan's commercial sea ports, Port Bin Qasim and Karachi port.
Sindh is well known for its distinct culture which is strongly influenced by Sufism. Several important Sufi shrines are located throughout of Sindh, such as Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai of Bhit Shah, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar of Sehwan, Sachal Sarmast of Daraza, Sufi Shah Inayat Shaheed of Jhok shareef. Sindh is home to two UNESCO world heritage sites: The historical monuments at Makli and archaeological ruins of Mohen jo Daro.
Sindh province has historically been safe and the people are very hospitable, and the people tend to welcome any foreigner very warmly.
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