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| '''Ghawari''' (sometimes called Ghowari, Gowari, Oaree, Wali, and Gwali) is a small agricultural town and oasis in ], ], ]. It lies on the ] about {{convert|14|mi}} east of ] and {{convert|45.5|mi}} southeast of ]. There is a suspension bridge over the Shyok in the southeast of the town which leads to ] on the other side of the river.<ref>, Google Maps</ref> It is well known as a center of Islamic scholarship and learning and for its cherries and festival. | '''Ghawari''' (sometimes called Ghowari, Gowari, Oaree, Wali, and Gwali) is a small agricultural town and oasis in ], ], ]. It lies on the ] about {{convert|14|mi}} east of ] and {{convert|45.5|mi}} southeast of ]. There is a suspension bridge over the Shyok in the southeast of the town which leads to ] on the other side of the river.<ref>, Google Maps</ref> It is well known as a center of Islamic scholarship and learning and for its production of cherries and associated festival. | ||
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Town in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan| Ghawari | |
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 Ghowari University | |
  GhawariLocation in the Gilgit Baltistan regionShow map of Gilgit Baltistan GhawariGhawari (Pakistan)Show map of Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 35°11′1″N 76°03′33″E / 35.18361°N 76.05917°E / 35.18361; 76.05917 | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Region | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| District | Ghanche |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+6 (GMT+6) |
Ghawari (sometimes called Ghowari, Gowari, Oaree, Wali, and Gwali) is a small agricultural town and oasis in Ghanche District, Baltistan, Pakistan. It lies on the Shyok River about 14 miles (23 km) east of Sermik and 45.5 miles (73.2 km) southeast of Skardu. There is a suspension bridge over the Shyok in the southeast of the town which leads to Kuroo on the other side of the river. It is well known as a center of Islamic scholarship and learning and for its production of cherries and associated festival.
History
The population of Ghawari district at the end of the 19th century was 19,445 people.. In 1951, Ghawari itself had a population of 1691 people.
References
- Ghawari, Google Maps
- "Minutes of Evidence Taken by the Indian Plague Commission with Appendices, Volume 1". Indian Plague Commission, H.M. Stationery Office, 1900. p. 88.
- Banat Gul Afridi: Baltistan in History (1988). Peshawar.
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