Urak Valley
Urak Valley is a valley surrounded by mountains in the Quetta District of Balochistan Province, in western Pakistan. Urak Valley is located near Hana Lake, and 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Quetta city.[1][2] A small waterfall at its end marks entrance to the adjacent Wali Tangi Dam.
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Urak Valley in Quetta | |
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Coordinates: 30.275400°N 67.192168°E | |
Country | Pakistan |
Province | Balochistan |
District | Quetta District |
Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Urak Valley has a population of 10,000, and Almost all Kakar a sub tribe of Pashtuns. Pashtun is one of the largest tribes in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Agriculture in the valley includes growing apple trees of good quality and a few other fruits.[3]
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See also
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References
- "Urak Valley on map". Google Maps. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- "Distance from Quetta and surrounded by mountains". www.merawatan.pk. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- "Population and Agriculture". pakistantourism.net. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
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