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how much of Pakistan's land is farmland

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Answered by soniatiwari214
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Answer:

Out of the 79.6 million hectares of land, 22.1 million hectares are used for agriculture; the other land is made up of rangelands, densely inhabited forests, and culturable waste. 23.3 million hectares of the land are cultivated, whereas 4.6 million hectares are covered by forests.

Explanation:

A key part of Pakistan's economy is agriculture. This industry provides direct assistance to the populace and contributes 26% of the country's GDP (GDP). Cotton, wheat, rice, sugarcane, fruits, and vegetables are some of the most important agricultural crops. Cotton is a significant cash crop in Pakistan and is regarded as the foundation of the country's economy. It makes up roughly 0.8 percent of the GDP and 4.1 percent of all agricultural value addition. was sown on 2,527 hectares in 2019–20, an increase of 6.5 percent over the area in 2018–19. (2,373 hectares).

According to the World Bank's collection of development indicators, which is derived from officially recognized sources, arable land (percent of land area) in Pakistan was reported at 39.57 percent in 2018.

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Answered by arshaarunsl
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Answer:

22.1 million of the 79.6 million hectares of land are used for agriculture;

Explanation:

  • Rangelands, highly populated woods, and cultivable waste make up the other land.
  • 4.6 million hectares of the land are covered by forests, compared to 23.3 million hectares that are used for agriculture.
  • Agriculture is a vital sector of Pakistan's economy. This sector generates 26% of the nation's GDP and offers direct help to the populace (GDP).
  • Among the most significant crops in agriculture are cotton, wheat, rice, sugarcane, fruits, and vegetables.
  • In Pakistan, cotton is an important cash crop and is seen to be the backbone of the economy.
  • Approximately 0.8 percent of the GDP and 4.1 percent of total agricultural value addition are accounted for by it.
  • 2,527 hectares, an increase of 6.5 percent over the area in 2018–19, were sown in 2019–20. (2,373 hectares).
  • Arable land (percent of land area) in Pakistan was recorded at 39.57 percent in 2018, according to the World Bank's collection of development indicators, which is obtained from officially recognized sources.

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