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Gilgit-Baltistan celebrated its 79th independence day on 1 November 2026.

The region now connects Pakistan with China, Afghanistan and India.

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• Nanga Parbat is considered the most dangerous peak in Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Due to its high fatality rate and extreme climbing difficulty.
• It is also known as the “Killer Mountain.”
• Height: 8,126 meters
• Range: Himalayas
• First successful climb: 1953 (Hermann Buhl)

Last verified on 13-06-2026

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• The second highest plateau in the world located in Pakistan is the Deosai Plains.
• Location: Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
• Height: ~4,114 meters above sea level
• Area: Around 3,000+ square kilometers
• Famous river/lake: Sheosar Lake
• Status: Deosai National Park
• It is known as the “Land of Giants” due to its high altitude and unique landscape.

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• The highest plateau in the world is the Tibetan Plateau.

Last verified on 09-06-2026

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• - Sheena (Shina): A language spoken mainly in Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Language Family: Indo-Aryan (Dardic branch).

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• Gilgit is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It is a territory administered by Pakistan.
• Gilgit Rebellion: 1 November 1947.
• Formation of Northern Areas (former name): August 1972.
• De facto Provincial Status: 29 August 2009.

Last updated by NA on 05-11-2026

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• Gilgit-Baltistan is located in the northern part of Pakistan.

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• Punjab: East-central region.
• Sindh: Southeast region.
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK): Northwest region.
• Balochistan: Southwest region.
• Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK): Northeast region
• Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT): Northern-central region.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

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• 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

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• 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.

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

Last verified on 06-10-2026

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• 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.

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

Last verified on 14-09-2026

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• 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

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• 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