Quetta facts: the fruit garden of Pakistan
Quetta, capital of Balochistan, sits about 1,680 m above sea level and is known for its fruit, Hanna Lake and cold winters.
Quetta is the capital of Balochistan, Pakistan's largest province by area.
Quetta facts
- Height: about 1,680 m above sea level
- Name: from a Pashto word meaning "fort"
- Nickname: the "Fruit Garden of Pakistan", for its apples, grapes, apricots, peaches and pomegranates
- Hanna Lake: a popular lake in the hills near the city
- Climate: hot, dry summers and cold winters with occasional snow
Nearby
Ziarat, with its juniper forests, is about 120 km away.
Related
- Ziarat facts
- Pakistan's provinces and their capitals