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1. Hunza And Swat Valley In Pakistan

2. Topics Preamble Hunza valley History Climate Impressive places Geography People of Hunza Swat Introduction History Geography Mineral resources of swat valley

3. preamble MOHEN-JO DARO Harappa taxila

4. Hunza valley

5. HISTORY Hunza was formerly a princely state Hunza was independent for more than 900 years. British gained controll between 1889-1892 Ruling family “AYESHE” Mayroo Khan was the first Muslim THUM

6. Climate Tourist season from May to October. Temp in may maximum 27c and minimum 14c and in October maximum 10c and minimum -10c.

7. IMPRESSIVE PLACES HIGH PEAKS Several high peaks rise above 6000 meter in surrounding of Hunza. Some of the most beautiful and magnificent mountains of the world Rakaposhi 7,788 metres (25,551 ft) UltarSar 7,388 metres (24,239 ft) BojahagurDuanasir II 7,329 metres (24,045 ft) Ghenta Peak 7,090 metres (23,261 ft) Hunza Peak 6,270 metres (20,571 ft) Darmyani Peak 6,090 metres (19,980 ft) Bublimating (Ladyfinger Peak) 6,000 metres (19,685 ft) ANCIENT WATCH TOWERS KARIMABAD Capital of Hunza Also known as Baltit, named after Prince Aga Khan Ranked as the fourth best tourist site in Pakistan

8. Continued…… KARIMABAD BALTIT FORT ALTIT FORT NAGAR VALLEY GANISH VALLEY Land of warriors and king makers ‘S’ shaped road UNESCO award BATURA GLACIER

9. GEOGRAPHY The hunza is situated at an elevation of about 2500 meters. Quickest access to swat and Gandhara Hunza was defended as the path were often less than 0.5 meters They were much feared hanging passage way of early Chinese histories, including several famous Chinese Buddhist such as XUANZANG.

10. PEOPLE OF HUNZA Famous for its beauty . Common dresses. Houses

11. Continued….. Food of Inhabitants Language Literacy rate

12. THE VALLEY OF SWAT

13. Continued…. SWAT was known as the udhyana in Buddhist time. In Chinese travelers dictionary it is known as the SOTO . udhyana

14. Continued…… Switzerland of the east Patriots pronounce it as; SWAT ZAR LAND

15. Seasonable Crops

16. Swat valley Swat is nature gifted land of fascinating landscapes Clear healthy climate,

17. Continued….. Crystal white water torrents, Beautiful flora and fauna,

18. Continued… Historical sites, Mesmerizing alpine lakes, Modern resorts and attractive tourist destination in Pakistan

19. History of swat valley ASHOKA (2nd BCE to 5 AD) KANISHKA

20. CONTINUED….. AFGHAN (YOUSUFZAIS) KHUSHAL KHAN KATAK

21. BECHA SAHEB of swat BECHA SAHEB of swat

22. GEOGRAPHY The area of swat valley is 10,360 sq.kms. The normal temperature is maximum 21.11°C and minimum 7.22°C. Tourist season is all over the year. The main town of the swat valley is Saidu Sharif The distance from Swat to Peshawar is 160 KMs and the distance from Islamabad to swat is 250 KMs. The valley of Swat is located in the middle of foothills of Hindukush mountain range.

23. Continued….. It takes 5- 6 Hours to reach from Islamabad to swat. The lush green and historic Swat Valley lies between 34°-40° N latitude and 72′ to 74° E longitude It is a part of the Provincially Administrated Tribal Area (PATA) of the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan. The valley is an integral part of the strategic and significant region where three parts of the Asian continent meet….. South Asia, Central Asia and China.

26. Continued……. Lime stone is also found in swat it is made up of calcium carbonate mix with impurities . They are used for manufacturing cement and lime, used in bleaching powder, glass industry, soap, paint, also used filler and as ingredient in chemical process etc.

27. Continued…. granite is a very hard and crystalline rock, found in gray to pink in color A valuable green color granite is mostly found in Saidu. MALAKAND Granite is well known .

28. Conclusion..