Ishkoman Valley

Ishkoman Valley
اشکومن‬
Ishkoman Valley, Ghizer in Summer
Ishkoman Valley
Ishkoman Valley
Coordinates: 36°30′59″N 73°51′01″E / 36.5164°N 73.8502°E / 36.5164; 73.8502
Country Pakistan Pakistan
Region Gilgit Baltistan
District Ghizer District

The Ishkoman (Urdu: اشکومن‬‎) valley lies in the north of Pakistan in Gilgit-Baltistan, bordering Afghanistan and the Pamir Wakhan Corridor.[1][2] It is located at a range of altitudes, from 7,000 to 12,000 feet (2,100 to 3,700 m). The valley consists of 20 villages, with a total population of 30,000 inhabitants. Four major languages are spoken here: Wakhi, Khowar, Shina and Burushaski.[3]

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References

  1. ↑ "A Bicycle Ride Around the Borders of Pakistan - The Wire". The Wire.
  2. ↑ "Cultural festival in Hunza a sight to see - Samaa TV". www.samaa.tv.
  3. ↑ "Trip to Ishkoman Valley City from Pakistan - Pakistani Tourism". www.pakistanitourism.com.
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