Shigar River
Shigar River (Urdu: دریائے شگر) is located in the mountainous Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. The Shigar River is formed from the melted water of the Baltoro Glacier and Biafo Glacier. It flows through the Shigar Valley. The river is tributary to Indus River and meets the Indus in Skardu Valley.[1]
Shigar River | |
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Shigar river at Shigar Fort | |
Location | |
Country | Pakistan |
Province | Gilgit-Baltistan |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | |
• location | Indus River |
• coordinates | 35°19′52″N 75°38′0″E |
References
- "Indus River | Definition, Length, Map, History, & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
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