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HUNZA AND SWAT VALLEY IN PAKISTAN
TOPICS Preamble Hunza valley
History Climate Impressive places Geography People of Hunza
Swat Introduction History Geography Mineral resources of swat valley
PREAMBLE
MOHEN-JO DARO
HARAPPA
TAXILA
HUNZA VALLEY
HISTORY
Hunza was formerly a princely state Hunza was independent for more than 900
years. British gained controll between 1889-1892 Ruling family “AYESHE” Mayroo Khan was the first Muslim THUM
CLIMATE
Tourist season from May to October. Temp in may maximum 27c and minimum
14c and in October maximum 10c and minimum -10c.
IMPRESSIVE PLACES HIGH PEAKS
Several high peaks rise above 6000 meter in surrounding of Hunza. Some of the most beautiful and magnificent mountains of the world
Rakaposhi 7,788 metres (25,551 ft) Ultar Sar 7,388 metres (24,239 ft) Bojahagur Duanasir II 7,329 metres (24,045 ft) Ghenta Peak 7,090 metres (23,261 ft) Hunza Peak 6,270 metres (20,571 ft) Darmyani Peak 6,090 metres (19,980 ft) Bublimating (Ladyfinger Peak) 6,000 metres (19,685 ft) ANCIENT WATCH TOWERS KARIMABAD
Capital of Hunza Also known as Baltit, named after Prince Aga Khan Ranked as the fourth best tourist site in Pakistan
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KARIMABAD BALTIT FORT ALTIT FORT
NAGAR VALLEY GANISH VALLEY
Land of warriors and king makers ‘S’ shaped road UNESCO award
BATURA GLACIER
GEOGRAPHYThe hunza is situated at an
elevation of about 2500 meters.
Quickest access to swat and Gandhara
Hunza was defended as the path were often less than 0.5 meters
They were much feared hanging passage way of early Chinese histories, including several famous Chinese Buddhist such as XUANZANG.
PEOPLE OF HUNZA
Famous for its beauty .
Common dresses.
Houses
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Food of Inhabitants
Language
Literacy rate
THE VALLEY OF SWAT
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SWAT was known as the udhyana in
Buddhist time.
In Chinese travelers dictionary it is known as the SOTO .
UDHYANA
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Switzerland of the east
Patriots pronounce it as;
SWAT ZAR LAND
SEASONABLE CROPS
SWAT VALLEY
Swat is nature gifted land of fascinating landscapes
Clear healthy climate,
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Crystal white water torrents,
Beautiful flora and fauna,
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Historical sites, Mesmerizing alpine
lakes, Modern resorts and
attractive tourist destination in Pakistan
HISTORY OF SWAT VALLEY
ASHOKA (2nd BCE to 5 AD)
KANISHKA
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AFGHAN (YOUSUFZAIS)
KHUSHAL KHAN KATAK
BECHA SAHEB OF SWAT
BECHA SAHEB OF SWAT
GEOGRAPHY
The area of swat valley is 10,360 sq.kms.
The normal temperature is maximum 21.11°C and minimum 7.22°C.
Tourist season is all over the year.
The main town of the swat valley is Saidu Sharif
The distance from Swat to Peshawar is 160 KMs and the distance from Islamabad to swat is 250 KMs.
The valley of Swat is located in the middle of foothills of Hindukush mountain range.
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It takes 5- 6 Hours to reach from Islamabad to swat.
The lush green and historic Swat Valley lies between 34°-40° N latitude and 72′ to 74° E longitude
It is a part of the Provincially Administrated Tribal Area (PATA) of the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan.
The valley is an integral part of the strategic and significant region where three parts of the Asian continent meet…..
1. South Asia, 2. Central Asia and3. China.
Capital Saidu Sharif
Area 8,250 km²
Languages Pashto
Established 1849
Abolished 28th July 1969
MINERAL RESOURCES OF SWAT VALLEY PAKISTAN
Swat Valley is rich of GOD gifted mineral resources. Most of the minerals in swat belong to family 10 in periodic table .Therefore these minerals are valuable
China clay is used for white ware and special type of cement and as paper and rubber filler.
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Marbles In various part of
the swat valley a good quality of white and green marble are found . The reserves are located in SAIDU SHARIF, MALAM JABBA and other different places.
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Lime stone is also found in swat it is made up of calcium carbonate mix with impurities . They are used for manufacturing cement and lime, used in bleaching powder, glass industry, soap, paint, also used filler and as ingredient in chemical process etc.
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granite is a very hard and crystalline rock, found in gray to pink in color
A valuable green color granite is mostly found in Saidu. MALAKAND Granite is well known .
CONCLUSION..
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