Which province is Karachi located in?
Sindh
In what country?
Pakistan
Do a lot of people live there?
Yes
Is it considered to be cosmopolitan?
Yes
Is it situated near water?
Yes
Are the seaports there considered to be big?
Yes
When was it founded?
1729
What was it's original name?
Kolachi
What made it grow in importance?
Arrival of British East India company
When did the population increase?
Following the independence of Pakistan
What was this increase do to?
Arrival of hundreds of thousands of Muslim refugees
Who else moved there?
Migrants from throughout Pakistan and South Asia.
What happened in the 19th century?
British East India company arrived
What did they do for the city?
The settlement drastically increased in importance
What did the company do to increase the importance?
Embarked on major works to transform the city into a major seaport
What other form of transportation did they increase?
Railway
What was the result of the transportation increase?
The city became the largest in Sindh
How large?
Estimated population of 400,000.