3. INTRODUCTION
Gilgit-Baltistan ( گلگتبلتستان ), formerly known as the Northern Areas,is the
northernmost region of Pakistan
It borders Azad Kashmir to the south, the province of Khyber Pakhtunkha to the west.
The Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan to the north.
The Xijiang region of China to the east and northeast.
The Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir to the southeast.
Government of Pakistan gave a Semi Provincial setup to Gilgit Baltistan in 2009 and
established its own Legislative Assembly.
Now Gilgit Baltistan has its own Chief Minister and Governor.
4. INTRODUCTION
Area 72000 sqkm
Population 2 Million
Capital City Gilgit
Largest City Skardu
Airports Gilgit and Skardu
Literacy Rate 80%
No. of Divisions 3
No. of Districts 10
Independence Day 01 November , 1947
6. LANGUAGES
Gilgit Baltistan has Diversity in its Languages used , Nearly 12 Languages Spoken in
Gilgit Baltistan among them 5 are Major Languages
Shina widely Spoken in Gilgit , Astore and Diamer Districts
Balti widely Spoken in Skardu , Kharmang , Ghanche and Shigar Distrcts
Brushashki widely Spoken in Hunza and Nagar Districts
Khowar widely Spoken in Ghizer District
Wakhi is Spoken in some Parts Hunza and Ghizer Districts
Beside these English , Urdu , Kashmiri , Gojri , Domaki and Pashto also Spoken
by overwhelming Population of Gilgit Baltistan
20. Lakes
Sadpara Lake , Skardu
Sheosar Lake , Gilgit Baltistan
Upper Kachura Lake , Skardu
Ata Abad Lake , Hunza
Blind Lake , Shigar
Rama Lake , Astore
Lower Kachura Lake , Skardu
Kharfaq Lake , Ghanche
Kromber Lake , Ghizer
Naltar Lake , Gilgit
21. GLACIERS
There are 5000 Glaciers Located in Gilgit Baltistan
Three of the Longest Glaciers are Located in Baltistan , Including the 2nd Longest in the
world Siachen Glacier
76 Km 67 km
63 Km
SIACHEN BALTORO
BIAFO
31. EDUCATION
Gilgit Baltistan is the Most Literate region of Pakistan
Literacy rate of Hunza District touches 100%
Its People are well aware and Committed
Educated their kids defeating all Odds
Gilgit Baltistan has one University KIU having Campuses in Gilgit and Skardu
Its has one Cadet College in Skardu and Numerous Private institutions Providing
Quality Education
In 2015 , Saud Tariq Balghari of Ghanche District tops the whole FBISE
Matriculation Results
Gilgit Baltistan has Produced Gold Medalists of various Universities
It has Scientists , Army officers , Engineers and Doctors
32. CUTURAL , SPORTS AND FOOD
Gilgit Baltistan is also known for its unique Cultural Diversity
Gilgit Baltistan has own Traditional Dresses and Caps
Rich food of Gilgit Baltistan including Local Variety makes it totally different region from the rest of
the Country
It is also rich in Fruits and Vegetables
Traditional Songs and Dances are making its mark on the National and International Level
In Sports Cricket , Football , Hockey etc are widely Played in Gilgit Baltistan but POLO is the
Regional Game of Gilgit Baltistan
National Bird Chakoor and National Animal Markhor are widely Found in Gilgit Baltistan
Minerals and Precious Stones are Found in Gilgit Baltistan
People of Gilgit Baltistan are Friendly , Simple ,Peace Loving and Hospitable
They always Welcome You with Open Hearts , Open Mind and Open Hands