Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan

a- Official Website:   

http://www.gilgitbaltistan.gov.pk/

b- Tourism Department Website:

http://www.visitgilgitbaltistan.gov.pk/

c- Area:-

72,971 Km²

d- Districts:-

1-Gilgit
2-Skardu
3-Diamer
4-Astore
5-Ghanche
6-Ghizer
7-Hunza-Nagar
8-Kharmang



e- Population:-

1.442 million (1442000) (2011)

f- Languages:-

Name                   Percentage
1-Shina                38%
2-Balti                  28%
3-Burushaski        12%
4-Khowar              12%
5-Wakhi                  6%
6-Others                  7%


g- Religion:- 

Islam is the dominant religion in  Gilgit Baltistan. Following are the different sects.

1-Shia
2-Noorbakhshis
3-Sunni
4-Ismailii

Provincial Symbols:-

1-Provincial Animal         Yak

2-Provincial Bird              Shaheen (Falcon)

3-Provincial Tree              Shah Baloot (Quercus ilex)

4-Provincial Flower          Aquilegia pubiflora (common)