This is the natural resources of gilgit baltistan pakistan

1. Natural Resources Of GB
Presented By:
Nasir Abbas Golvi

2. Natural Resources Of GB
We will discus about these topics:
1. Human resources
2. Atmospheric resources
3. Water resources
4. Forest resources
5. Animal resources
6. Crop resources
7. Wildlife resources
8. Mineral Resources

3. Natural Resources Of GB
We will discus about these topics:
1. Human resources
2. Atmospheric resources
3. Water resources
4. Forest resources
5. Animal resources
6. Crop resources
7. Wildlife resources
8. Mineral Resources

4. Human Resources
 According to population census :
 Total population of GB in 1998 was 883,799.
 Population is growing annually at an estimate rate of
2.66%.
 The rural population was 88.7%.
 The urban population was 14.3%.
 The average house hold size of GB is 8 person in 1998.
 Currently GB administration is projecting population
of GB is 1 million.

5. Atmospheric Resources
 The climate of Gilgit–Baltistan varies from region to region,
surrounding mountain ranges creates sharp variations in
weather. The eastern part has the moist zone of the western
Himalayas, but going toward Karakoram and HinduKush
the climate dries considerably.
 There are towns like Gilgit and Chilas that are very hot
during the day in summer yet cold at night and valleys like
Astore, Khaplu , Yasin, Hunza, and Nagar, where the
temperatures are cold even in summer.
 Climate changes are also take place in GB.
 It cause threat to the fragile eco-system.
 The rapidly melting glacier cause habitat loss of different
species.

6. Atmospheric Resources
 Change in climate cause flash flood and river bank
erosion in Skardu.
 The weather station of Gilgit Baltistan are located In
Gilgit and Skardu

7.  Fresh water is considered a jugular vein in the survival
of humanity on earth.
 The fresh water reservoirs of Gilgit-Baltistan are no
less than a great blessing for the whole country.
 This area has been rich potential of fresh water. Three
of The world’s largest glaciers are found in Gilgit-
Baltistan, . Biafo Glacier, Baltoro Glacier, and Batura
Glacier. Besides these glaciers, 5,215 smaller glaciers
and 2,420 glacial lakes are also located in Gilgit-
Baltistan.
Water resources

8. Water resources
 The water of all these glaciers flows into the River
Indus,
 There is a potential of producing around 52,000 MW
hydroelectric powers in GB.

9. Forest Resources
 In Pakistan forest resources are limited. covering only
4.8 percent of total land area.
 More than 60% of the countries natural forest
resources are found in Himalaya, Hindukush and
Karakoram ranges.
 Alpine forests and pastures are situated above the tree
line of 4000 meters and these are found mostly in the
northern districts of Gilgit, Diamer, Chitral and
Skardu
 Forest decreasing as the people are converting them
into agricultural lands it cause global warming.

10. Animal Resources
 Gilgit Baltistan can be termed as living museum for
animal.
 Varieties of animals & birds like cow, goat,sheep,bull
,yak ,Ibex, Markhore, Urial, Blue Sheep, Lynx, Snow
leopard, brown and Black bears, Wolf, Fox, Marmote,
Chakor, Rame Chakor.
 One of the rare species Tibetan wild ass is also found
in Shimshall valley of upper Hunza.
 All these resources are being managed for their
survival and multiplication through establishment of
National Parks.

11. Crop Resources
 Only 1% of GB is area is under cultivation.
 The crop and livestock resources are limited.
 However, recent efforts are being made for producing
high-yield variety of potato with an output of 85000
tones.
 The principal food crops are wheat, maize, barley,
potatoes, vegetables and fruits.

12. Crop Resources
 Different types of crops of GB.
 -Wheat
 - Apricot
 - Apple
 - Grapes
 - Pears
 - Peaches
 - Pomegranate
 - Cherry
 - Mulberry
 - Walnut
 - Almond

13. Wild life Resources
Wildlife sanctuary covering an area of 415 square
kilometres.
The wild life animals consist of snow leopard, brown
bear, lynx, Tibetan wolf, Tibetan sand fox, markhor,
bharal, and Siberian ibex.
The Deosai National Park was established in 1993 to
protect the survival of the Himalayan Brown Bear and
its habitat.

14. Mineral Resources
 Gemstones also known as semi-precious stones or gems, are minerals
widely used in jewelry and for ornamental purposes. Northern and
western regions of Pakistan are rich in high quality gemstones.
 Peridot
 Aquamarine
 Topaz - in various colours including violet, pink, golden, and
champagne
 Ruby
 Emerald
 Bastnaesite- rare earth mineral
 Xenotime- rare earth mineral
 Sphene
 Tourmaline
 Quartz +bof various types