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The '''Federally Administered Northern Areas''' (FANA) region of [[Pakistan]] was created after Partition. It includes the areas of [[Gilgit Agency]], [[State of Hunza|Hunza]], [[State of Nagar|Nagar]] and [[Baltistan]].
* [[Skardu]]
==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.
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Pakistan]]
