The document provides information about Gilgit-Baltistan, a region located in northern Pakistan. It discusses Gilgit-Baltistan's history, emergence as a province in 2009, and location between three major mountain ranges. The culture of Gilgit-Baltistan is then described, including the major languages spoken, religious and cultural festivals celebrated, traditional clothing, foods, and sports. Finally, the document outlines some of Gilgit-Baltistan's popular tourist destinations and attractions as well as some major issues facing the region.

3. INDEX
1) Introduction
2) Maps
3) Culture
a) Languages
b) Festivals
c) Cultural Dress
d) Traditional Foods
e) Games
f) Religions
4) Places for tourist (pictures)
5) Major issues of G.B
6) Conclusion

4. Introduction
 In 1948, the Republic of Gilgit-Baltistan emerged on the map of
the world.
 Formally known as Northern area of Pakistan
 In 2009 Gilgit Baltistan became fifth province of Pakistan, not
province but provincial setup.
 Capital : Gilgit
 Districts are nine(9) Skardu, Gilgit, Hunza, Nagar, Diamer,
Astore, Ganche, Shigar & Kharmang.
 Largest City: Skardu
 Population: 1,800,000.
 Area : 72,496 km², Density 25/km2(64/sq mil)

5. Intro cont.…
 Here world’s three mightiest mountain ranges: the
Karakoram, the Handukush and the Himalayas –
meet.
 G.B is the gateway of CPEC
 Current C.M : Hafeez ul rehman
 Governor Mir Ghazanfer
 Literacy rate 95%
 Tourist visited in 2016 100000plus
 17000 Foreigners

6. Map of Pakistan

7. Entire map of G.B

8. Location
 AZAD KASHMIR >> SOUTHWEST,
 KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA >> WEST,
 WAKHAN CORRIDOR
OF AFGHANISTAN >> NORTHWEST,
 XINJIANG PROVINCE OF CHINA >>
NORTH AND NORTHEAST
 INDIAN-ADMINISTERED STATE OF
JAMMU AND KASHMIR >>
SOUTHEAST.

9. Culture of G.B
 Language
 Religions
 Food
 Sports
 Dress
 Festivals & Events

10. Languages
 Urdu and English are the official languages.
 Balti: The Balti dialect, a sub-dialect of Ladakhi and
part of the Tibetan language group, is spoken by the
entire population of Baltistan.
 Shina: The Shina language (with several dialects such
as Asturjaa, Kharuchaa, and Chilasi) is the majority
language of the population, spoken mainly in Gilgit,
Astore, throughout Diamir, and in some parts of
Ghizer, Hunza-Nagar and in the Baltistan region
 Khowar / Chitrali

11. Languages cont.…
 Brushaski: Burushaski is the second largest language
spoken in Gilgit including Hunza, Nagar, Yasin (where
Khowar is also spoken), in some parts of Gilgit, and in
some villages of Punial. Another interesting language
is Domaaki, spoken by musician clans in the region.
 Wakhi: Minor languages spoken in the region include
Wakhi, spoken in upper Hunza, and in some villages
in Ghizer

12. There are religious and social festivals celebrated by
the people of Gilgit Baltistan.
Religious festivals
 Eid ul Azha
 Eid ul Fitr.
 Eid Milad un Nabi
Cultural Festivals
 Jashn e Baharan
 Shandoor Polo Festival
 Babusar Polo Festival

13.  Shandur Polo Festival.

14.  Shandur polo festival is one of
the big festivals of Pakistan.
 It is held from 7th to 9th july every
year at Shandur top.

15.  Dress.

16.  Men Dress
 Men usually wear white shalwar kameez with white
cap.

17. Women Dress
 Women usually wear,
 Loose kameez Shalwar.
 Cap with some silver touch.
 Silver Jewelry with Antique stones.

18. Dance
The famous trio band music is played in this region. On the
rhythm of this loud music, men love to dance in their
typical way.

19. Traditional Food

20.  Marzan
 Hrsapkhur
 Kiseer
 Drum fiti
 Prapo
 Rgearatee khurba
 Namkeen chai
 Balay
Names of Traditional Foods

21. Sports
 Polo
 Neza Bazi
 Tapoo
 Ip Ip
 cholo

22. Religions:
 Majority of the inhabitants are Muslims belonging to
different communities of interpretations i.e. Sunnies,
Shias, Agha Khani (Ismailia) and NoorBakshis.

23. Places For Tourist:
Name: Deosai National Park
World 2nd highest plane.
Altitude 13700 ft

24. Name: Shangrilla Resort
Main city: Skardu

25. Sadpara Natural Lake

26. G.B in Winter season

27. Some Major Issues of Gilgit
Baltistan
 Quality education.
 Roads
 Electricity
 Awareness
 Medical issues
 Unemployment

28. We are the Subject of Peace,
We are the Chapter of Freedom,
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We are the Jewel of Mountain,
We are the Ambassadors of Harmony..,
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Sky is our Bed, Moon is our Lamp,
Mountains are our home Snow is our blanket...,
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Love is our nature, Respect is our culture...,
Peace is our Identity, Freedom is our fate ...,
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We listen the music of stars,
Our homeland is like HEAVEN,
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We are GILGIT BALTISTAN
We are PAKISTAN
Conclusion