Explanation

• Katpana Desert is a cold desert 
• Located in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
• Altitude: 2,226 meters above sea level
• Global ranking: 16th largest desert in the world
• Approximate area: ~50 km²
• Average winter temperature: -10°C to 5°C

Last updated 07-09-2026 by NA

Explanation

• Shina is the main/major language spoken in Gilgit and surrounding areas of Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Shina belongs to the Dardic group of Indo-Aryan languages.

Additional information:

• Punjab: Punjabi
• Sindh: Sindhi
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Pashto
• Balochistan: Balochi, Brahui, Pashto
• Azad Jammu & Kashmir: Pahari/Pothwari, Kashmiri, Hindko

Last verified on 06-10-2026

Explanation

• Satpara Lake is a natural lake near Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
• It is fed by the Satpara Stream.
• It is located at an elevation of about 2,636 meters (8,648 feet) above sea level.
• The lake covers an area of approximately 2.5 km².

Additional information:

• Attabad Lake — Gilgit-Baltistan
• Saiful Muluk Lake — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Keenjhar and Manchar Lake — Sindh

Last verified on 14-09-2026

Explanation

• Borith Lake is a lake in Gojal, Upper Hunza Valley in the Gilgit–Baltistan
• Lake type: Saline
• Basin countries: Pakistan
• Surface elevation: 2,600 m (8,500 ft)

Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026

Explanation

• The endangered species Markhor inhabits Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It lives in mountainous regions of northern Pakistan, especially Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It is also found in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chitral, and Balochistan.

Additional information:

• National Animal of Pakistan: Markhor
• Scientific Name: Capra falconeri
• Main Habitat: Gilgit-Baltistan
• IUCN Status: Near Threatened (previously Endangered due to population decline)
• Height: About 65–115 cm at the shoulder

Last verified on 20-07-2026