Haripur, Pakistan

Capital City

With a population of just 49,318, Haripur is a modest provincial town that offers little to entice most expats. The city's history as a Sikh garrison is palpable, but modern Haripur is defined by a persistent bureaucratic headache - the municipal budget has hovered around a meager $20,000 for years. And while the climate is described as 'humid subtropical', the reality is hot summers and unevenly distributed rainfall. This sleepy outpost an hour north of Islamabad is best suited for locals seeking a quieter pace of life, not adventurous foreigners.