Ishkoman Valley

The Ishkoman (Urdu: اشکومن) valley lies in the north of Ghizer District in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, bordering Afghanistan and the Pamir Wakhan Corridor.[1][2] It is located at a range of altitudes, from 7,000 to 12,000 feet (2,100 to 3,700 m). The valley consists of more than 30 villages, with a total population of 30,000 inhabitants. Four major languages are spoken here: Wakhi, Khowar, Shina and Burushaski.[3]

Ishkoman Valley

اشکومن
Ishkoman
Ishkoman Valley in summer
Ishkoman Valley
Ishkoman Valley
Coordinates: 36.5164°N 73.8502°E / 36.5164; 73.8502
Country Pakistan
RegionGilgit Baltistan
DistrictGhizer

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