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* [[Chilas]]
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* [[Karimabad]](Baltit)
* [[Nagar]]
* [[Nagar]]
* [[Skardu]]
* [[Skardu]]


==Geography==
==Geography==

Revision as of 07:28, 26 October 2009

The Federally Administered Northern Areas (FANA) region of Pakistan was created after Partition. It includes the areas of Gilgit Agency, Hunza, Nagar and Baltistan.


Cities and Towns

Geography

It includes the some of the world's highest peaks including K2 (2nd), Nanga Parbat (9th) and Rakaposhi (27th). The Himalayas and Karakorum Ranges are found here.


Valleys

The following valleys are located here:

  • Gilgit Valley
  • Khaplu Valley
  • Kharmong Valley
  • Rondu Valley
  • Shigar Valley
  • Skardu Valley


Further Reading

  • Dani, Dr. Ahmed Hasan, History of Northern Areas of Pakistan (upto 2000AD), Sang-e-Meel Publications, Lahore 2001.