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Abbottbad is one of the famous touristic spot in Pakistan Nathia Gali, Thandiyani, Ayubia are situated in the district Abbottabad Abbottabad is a gate way to the valley of Khaghan, Naraan, Gilgit, Sakardue, Bultistan in order to visit these ares one has to pass through Abbottbad the city Abbottabad got its name after the Britian Colnol James Abbott he laid down its foundation Abbottabad is similar to the Switzerland with respest to its moderate atmoshphere in winter Abbottabad seems to be more attractive for snowfall in summers it happens to rainfall on most of days Abbottabad is know as the paradise of the tourist Abbottabad is situatted in the neighbourhood of Kashmir so its climate is like Kashmir there are so many picnic spots of the tourists in Abbottabad such as ilyasi Mosqe, Harno, AzizAbad, ShimlaHill, visitors are provide facilitated with thier needs there are Hotels,Motels and well furnished resturants in Abbottabad people from all over Pakistan of from other countries used to come here to visirt Abbottabad Mostly visitors used to pass through Abbottabad whily they go to Gilgit and Skardue Abbottabad is very peacefull city of Pakistan the people of Abbottabad are fammous for their hospitality it is the easiest route to Murree. Murree is 68km for from Abbottabad the roads are wide of comfortable their are Hotels tuckshop on the way PTDC has on office for the provision of guide lines of facilities to the tourists.
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| Abbottabad ایبٹ آباد | |
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| — City — | |
| Abbottabad | |
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  Abbottabad | |
| Coordinates: 34°9′21″N 73°13′10″E / 34.15583°N 73.21944°ECoordinates: 34°9′21″N 73°13′10″E / 34.15583°N 73.21944°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Abbottabad |
| Government | |
| - Nazim | Haider Zaman |
| - Naib Nazim | Liaqat Ali Khan |
| Elevation | 1,260 m (4,134 ft) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
| Calling code | 0992 |
| Number of Union Councils | 6[1] |
| Abbottabad District Government | |
Abbottabad (
/ˈæbətəˌbæd/; Urdu: ایبٹ آباد Ābṭābād; pronounced [ˈaːbʈaːbaːd̪]) is a city located in the Hazara region of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, in Pakistan. The city is situated in the Orash Valley, 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of the capital Islamabad and 150 kilometres (93 mi) east of Peshawar at an altitude of 1,260 metres (4,134 ft) and is the capital of the Abbottabad District. The city is well-known throughout Pakistan for its pleasant weather, high-standard educational institutions and military establishments.[2]Contents[hide] |
[edit] History
In 1901, the population of the town and cantonment was 7,764[3] and the
In June 1948, the British Red Cross opened a hospital in Abbottabad to deal with thousands of patients who were being brought in from the Kashmir fighting areas.[6] On October 8, 2005 Abbottabad was devastated by the Kashmir earthquake. Although most of Abbottabad survived, many old buildings were destroyed or damaged.[7]Geography
[edit] Topography
Abbottabad is situated in the Orash Valley lying between 34°09′N latitude and 73°13′E longitude at an altitude of 4,120 feet (1,260 m).[edit] Climate
Abbottabad has a humid subtropical moderate climate, with mild to warm temperatures during the spring and autumn months, humid temperatures during June and July and cool to mild temperatures during the winter. The temperature can rise as high as 30 °C during the mid-summer months and drop below 0 °C during the winter months. Snowfall can occur in January, though it is sparse, while most rainfall occurs during the monsoon season stretching from May to August and frequently causes flooding.| [hide]Climate data for Abbottabad, Pakistan | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 12 (53) | 14 (57) | 18 (64) | 23 (73) | 28 (82) | 33 (91) | 30 (86) | 28 (82) | 28 (82) | 25 (77) | 20 (68) | 15 (59) | 22 (71) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 2 (35) | 4 (39) | 8 (46) | 12 (53) | 16 (60) | 20 (68) | 20 (68) | 19 (66) | 17 (62) | 13 (55) | 8 (46) | 4 (39) | 11 (51) |
| Precipitation cm (inches) | 7.3 (2.9) | 10.3 (4.1) | 12.3 (4.9) | 10.4 (4.1) | 7.3 (2.9) | 7.7 (3.0) | 24.7 (9.7) | 24.4 (9.6) | 9.6 (3.8) | 5.1 (2.0) | 3.1 (1.2) | 4.7 (1.9) | 127 (49.9) |
| Source: Weatherbase[10] | |||||||||||||
[edit] Demographics
[edit] Languages
According to the 1998 Census of the 881,000 who resided in the Abbottabad District, Hindko was spoken by 94.26% of the population, followed by Potohari at 2.30%, Pashto at 2.22% and Urdu at 1.05%.[11] Although the first language of most people in the district is Hindko, Urdu is understood and spoken fluently by majority of the residents and commonly used in markets, offices and formal functions. English is widely used in business and education.[edit] Ethnicity
The majority of the residents identify themselves as either Jadoons,Abbasis, Karlals, Shilmanis, Tareens, Sayeds, Awans, Tanolis, Karlugh Turks, Sheikhs, Rajas, Qazis, Sadozai, Kashmiris, Mughals, Rajputs, Qureshis, Kakazais, Akazais, Utmanzais and Gujjars.[edit] Government
Abbottabad is the headquarters of Hazara Division and Abbottabad District. The District Nazim, Commissioner, Inspector General and Forest Conservator all reside in Abbottabad. The city is divided into localities, towns, colonies and neighbourhoods.[edit] Tourism
Abbottabad has been attracting tourists to the city since the colonial era, as it is a major transit point to all major tourist regions of Pakistan such as Nathiagali and Naran. According to the Imperial Gazetteer of India, "the town is picturesquely situated at the southern corner of the Rash (Orash) plain, 4,120 feet (1,260 m) above the sea".[4] Like much of the mountainous Northern Areas, tourism is one of the important sources of income in Abbottabad. In the summer when temperatures rise to around 45 degrees Celsius in Punjab and NWFP, a large number of tourists travel north to Abbottabad.
The Karakoram Highway, which traces one of the paths of the ancient Silk Road, starts from Hasan Abdal on the N5 and heads north passing through the city eventually reaching Khunjerab Pass. The Karakorum Highway is a major attraction itself for its views. The Karakoram, Himalayas and the Hindu Kush ranges can be approached from Abbottabad and it continues to be a transit city for tourists, serving as a base for visiting numerous nearby places, such as Hunza, Gilgit, Skardu and Indus Kohistan, of the Karakoram Range.[13]
- Abbottabad Cricket Stadium
- Abbottabad Hockey Stadium
- Abasin Karate & Martial Arts Training Center
- Jansher Khan Squash Complex
- AMC-PCB Ground
- Kunj Football Stadium
- Nawanshehr Football Ground
- Dhamtour Football Ground
- Banda Lamba Football Ground
[edit] Education
Main article: List of educational institutions in Abbottabad
Abbottabad is known for its high standard educational institutions and is commonly referred to "The City of Schools". It hosts one of the nation's youngest populations and has attracted students from across the country.
The city is also home to Pakistan Military Academy, a four-year coeducational federal service military academy that provides training to the officers of Pakistan Army.[2] The academy has three training battalions, and 12 companies. Another 2,000 guests each year, from over 34 countries, receive some training at PMA.
[edit] Transportation
[edit] Roads
- N-35 (also known as the Karakoram Highway)
- Kakul Road or P.M.A Road
- Chinar Road
- College Road
- Sherwan Road
- Link Road
- Kasala Road
- Nari Road
- Link Road Narrian
- Murree Road
[edit] Transport
Abbottabad's main public transport consists of modified pickup vans Suzukis, which can accommodate anywhere from 1 to 14 people at one time. Taxis are also available as well as wagons which connect Abbottabad to the surrounding cities and towns (ex. Nathiagali, Sherwan, Dhamtour, Haripur, Mansehra) in the region. Abbottabad is also served by Daewoo Express and Niazi Express. Pakistan Railways does not serve Abbottabad however a PR Reservation Office is located in Fawara Chowk in the city centre. The nearest railway station is located in Havelian, which is the last and most northern station on the Pakistan Railway network. The station is approximately thirty minutes drive south from Abbottabad city centre.[edit] See also
 | Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Abbottabad |
[edit] References
- ^ URL accessed April 5, 2006
- ^ a b "Pakistan Military Academy – Cadets Training". Pakistanarmy.gov.pk. 1948-01-25. http://www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk/AWPReview/TextContent.aspx?pId=267&rnd=469. Retrieved 2011-05-03.
- ^ a b Abbottabad – Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition
- ^ a b c "Abbottabad Town – Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 5, p. 1". Dsal.uchicago.edu. http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V05_009.gif. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ "The Project Gutenberg eBook, The Panjab, North-West Frontier Province, and Kashmir, by Sir James McCrone Douie". Gutenberg.org. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/24562/24562-h/24562-h.htm. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ "Partition of India and Pakistan 1947 – British Red Cross". Redcross.org.uk. http://www.redcross.org.uk/standard.asp?id=70104. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ "Doctor's diary". BBC News. October 14, 2005. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4328028.stm. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ L. Meckler, A. Entous and Z. Hussain (May 1, 2011). "U.S. Forces Kill Osama bin Laden Obama Says Sept. 11 Attacks Avenged in Commando Assault on Pakistani Compound; Body of Terror Mastermind Captured". The Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704569404576298063240517794.html.
- ^ "Osama bin Laden is dead, Obama announces". The Guardian. May 2, 2011. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/may/02/osama-bin-laden-dead-obama. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ^ "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Abbottabad, Pakistan". Weatherbase. 2009. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=415350&refer=&units=metric=.
- ^ People Of District Abbottabad – Language
- ^ "Ilyasi Mosque". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74qukGGKD2w.
- ^ Tourism in District Abbottabad
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