Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan (pronunciation: /ˈɡɪlɡɪt bɔːltɪˈstɑːn/) is an administrative territory of Pakistan that borders the Afghanistan province of Badakhshan to the north, China to the northeast, the Pakistani administratively controlled state of Azad Kashmir to the south, and the Indian administratively controlled union territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir to the southeast and southwest respectively.
Etymology
The name "Gilgit-Baltistan" is a combination of the names of its two main regions: Gilgit and Baltistan. The name "Gilgit" comes from the word "Gilit" or "Sargin-Gilit", which means "the area watered by the Gilgit River". The name "Baltistan" is derived from "Balti-yul", where "yul" means "homeland" or "settlement" in the Tibetan language, and "Balti" refers to the people living in the region.
Related Terms
- Gilgit: A city in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, serving as its capital city.
- Baltistan: A region in the Gilgit-Baltistan territory of Pakistan, known for its high mountains and rich cultural heritage.
- Karakoram Highway: A major road in Gilgit-Baltistan, connecting Pakistan with China.
- Hunza Valley: A mountainous valley in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.
- Skardu: A city in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, serving as the capital of the Skardu District.
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