Mianwali, Pakistan

A district of just 95,007 people, Mianwali is a far cry from the teeming cities of Pakistan. The climate is extreme, with sweltering summers reaching over 50°C and bone-chilling winters dipping below 4°C. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the district divided into a complex web of 3 tehsils, 7 municipal committees, and 51 union councils. For those seeking a rural, pared-down lifestyle, Mianwali may offer an escape - but it's a far cry from the comforts of major urban centers.