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High-altitude lake in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Paristan Lake
LocationNear Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Coordinates35°24′23″N 72°24′50″E / 35.4065°N 72.4138°E / 35.4065; 72.4138
TypeHigh-altitude lake
Surface elevation4,767 meters (15,641 feet) above sea level

Paristan Lake is a lake in Pakistan. It was discovered in 2018 by mountaineers exploring near Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan at 15,641 feet (4,767 meters) above sea level. It is the highest lake in Pakistan and also one of the highest lakes in the world.

References

  1. "Karachi-based mountaineers discover Pakistan's 'highest' lake". TheNews. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 3 November 2018.


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