Gilgit-Baltistan

The region covers 72,971 square kilometers of mountain ranges, including sections of the Karakoram, Himalayas, and Hindu Kush mountain systems.

The territory gained partial provincial status in 2009 under Pakistan's administration, yet remains disputed between Pakistan and India since the 1947 partition.

The population of 1.8 million people speaks multiple languages, with Shina being the most prevalent, understood by 65 percent of inhabitants.

The administrative area consists of three divisions: Baltistan, Diamer, and Gilgit, each containing multiple districts with distinct local governments.

The region connects with four international borders: China, India, Afghanistan through the Wakhan Corridor, and Tajikistan, making it strategically significant.

Location: Pakistan

Inception: July 1, 1970

Capital city: Gilgit

Part of: Pakistani-administered Kashmir

Shares border with: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Website: http://gilgitbaltistan.gov.pk

GPS coordinates: 35.35000,75.90000

Latest update: June 1, 2025 17:59