Balochistan

Balochistan is an administrative region in western Pakistan that stretches from the Arabian Sea north toward mountain chains. The landscape includes desert plains, mountain passes, and coastal sections, with elevations that go from sea level to over 3000 meters.

The territory existed until 1970 as a collection of independent princely states under British colonial rule. These areas were then merged and given the status of an official province within Pakistan.

The Baloch people perform music during gatherings where men play the damboora, a stringed instrument resembling a small lute, while reciting verses in Balochi. These performances tell stories passed down orally through generations and preserve tribal history in song and poetry.

The climate shifts sharply between coastal areas with heat and high humidity and the mountains where temperatures can drop below freezing in winter. Long distances between settlements require careful planning for travel, as many roads pass through remote countryside.

Hingol National Park contains active mud volcanoes that form small craters and regularly emit mud, along with rock formations shaped by wind and erosion. This area supports wild Sindh ibex, which are adapted to steep rock slopes and move among the cliffs.

Location: Pakistan

Inception: July 1, 1970

Capital city: Quetta

Part of: Pakistan

Shares border with: Afghanistan, Iran, Sindh, Punjab

Website: http://balochistan.gov.pk

GPS coordinates: 30.12000,67.01000

Latest update: December 2, 2025 22:20