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Paristan Lake | |
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Location | Near Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
Coordinates | 35°24′23″N 72°24′50″E / 35.4065°N 72.4138°E / 35.4065; 72.4138 |
Type | High-altitude lake |
Surface elevation | 4,767 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
- "Karachi-based mountaineers discover Pakistan's 'highest' lake". TheNews. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
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