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Gilgit Baltistan District "Ghizer"

The name "Gherz," which in Khowar means "refugees," is whence the word Ghizer originated. In the Golaghmuli Valley, presently called Golaghmuli, there is a village called "Gherz.". Ghizer District is one of the district that make up  Gilgit-Baltistan. It is situated in the northwest of the area and borders China to the northeast, the Hunza-Nagar District to the southeast, the Gilgit District to the southwest, and the Ghanche District to the west. It also has boundaries with the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan to the north. There are about 120,000 people living in the district, most of them reside in rural areas. The district's primary language is Shina, while English and Urdu are also frequently  spoken. With its lofty mountains, vast valleys, and picturesque rivers, Ghizer District is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty. The district is home to a number of well-known tourist attractions, including Gahkuch town, Ishkoman Valley, and Phandar Val...

Culture of GB

Culture: Gilgit-Baltistan is home to a wide range of ethnic and linguistic groups, which contributes to the region's rich and diversified cultural legacy. The region also has a rich history and geographical history. A distinctive fusion of Tibetan, Central Asian, and South Asian traditions defines Gilgit-culture. Baltistan's Gilgit-music, Baltistan which includes traditional songs and dances performed on various occasions like weddings, festivals, and religious events, is one of the most notable facets of its culture. Typical traditional instruments accompanying the music include the rubab, sarangi, and dhol. Gilgit handicrafts, Baltistan's which include complex weaving, embroidery, and woodwork, are a significant part of its culture. The area is particularly renowned for its distinctive clothing, which includes vibrant shawls, hats, and  Gilgit-Baltistan is home to a wide range of ethnic and linguistic groups, which contributes to the region's rich and diversified c...

Gilgit Baltistan City of Light

Gilgit-Baltistan History   Formerly known as the Northern Areas, Gilgit-Baltistan is a region that Pakistan administers as an administrative territory. It is located in the northern part of the larger Kashmir region, which has been the source of a dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947 and between India and China since a little while later. It is the most northern territory under the Pakistani administration. Azad Kashmir to the south, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the west, Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor to the north, China's Xinjiang region to the east and northeast, and the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh governed by India to the southeast . Gilgit-Baltistan is a part of Kashmir, a wider area that has been the subject of a protracted conflict between Pakistan and India. The area is described as a bordering region of Azad Kashmir by the UN and other international organizations. Kashmir is governed by Pakistan, according to organizations. Six tim...