Introduction
The physical features of Pakistan
are no similar everywhere. It means that the land of Pakistan is different in
various regions from its type. There are chains of high mountains which are
covered with snow throughout the year and also fertile lands and green valleys.
There are also vast deserts in Pakistan. There are three relief (Physical Features)
of Pakistan.
1. Mountains
1. Mountains
2. Plains
3. Plateau
Mountains
The part of earth, which is almost
3000 feet above the sea level and has a broad base, steep slope and a narrow
top is called a mountain. Mountain ranges are divided into two parts in Pakistan.
1. Northern Mountain Range
2. Western Mountain Range
1. Northern Mountains Range
This range includes the Himalayas,
the Karakoram and the Hindukush mountain ranges
Himalayan Range
Himalaya is surrounded by most of
the part of Pakistan towards North. Himalaya means “the house of ice”. These
mountains are spread up to Gilgit. The name of one of its top mountain is Nanga
Parbat. Its height is 8,126 meters. The chain of Himalaya saves our plains from
cold winds of Middle East. They also stop monsoon from Arabian Sea and Bengal
Gulf and becomes the source of rainfall. Their highest tops are covered with
snow. When in spring and summer seasons the snow melts, our rivers are supplied
with abundant water. On their slopes in the south there are forest of precious
wood. The touring resorts of Pakistan like Murree, Nathiagali, Abbottabad and
Kaghan Valley are also situated in these ranges. Thousand of people come here
for recreation. The valley of kashmir is in the heart of these ranges which is
considered the Paradise on Earth.
Karakoram Range
Karakoram is situated in the north
of Himalaya in which Northern Kashmir and the regions of Gilgit are situated.
The average height of Karakoram range is 7,000 meters. Its highest top is K-2
which is 8.611 meters high. The top of its neighboring Mountains are covered
with snow throughout the year. But in summer the normal life begins and people
become busy in earning their livings. The canals flow fast and green grass
grows. This mountain range lies between Pakistan and China. Here Karakoram
Highway (KKH) has been built along the river Hunza due to which trade between
the two countries has progressed very much.
North Western Mountain Range
Hindukush Range
The Hindukush range lies in the
north West of Karakoram Range. Most of the mountains of this range are in
Afghanistan. The highest top of this range is Tirichimir which is 7690 meters
high. In this range Chitral and Deer are situated. These mountains become the
source of tains in summer season in Pakistan and India.
2. Western Mountains Ranges
The Koh-e-Sufain
Khyber Pass is situated in the South
of river Kabul which joins Kabul to Peshawar this Pass is an old passage of
trade. All the invaders in olden times entered in the Sub-Continent through
this Pass which is 53 km long. Peshawar Cantonment lies close to Khyber Pass
the koh-e-Sufaid is in the South of this Pass. The average heigh of this are
covered with snow throughout the year.That is why it is called Koh-e-Sufaid.
River kurram flows in its south. Trade with Afghanistan is carried out through
Kurrahi Pass.
Kohat And Waziristan Hills
Kohat and Waziristan hills are
situated between two rivers i.e. Gomal and Kurram. This mountain range is
spread to north-south direction. River Tochi is an important river of this
range. There are many passes through these mountains. These passes promote
cultural and trade ties between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Tochi and Kurram
passes are located in these hills.
Suleiman Range
Koli Suleiman is in the South of
River Gornal. The highest peak is Tukht-e-Suleiman which is 3,500 meters high.
It is a barren land . It is destroyed due to floods. Government controls flood
by constructing high boundaries. Important place is Bolan at which river Bolan
is situated. Through this path, railway line reaches Quetta after passing
through Sibbi.
Kirthar Range
It is in the south of Karakoram
range which is high and dry. The maximum high of the Kirthar range is 2150
meters. In its south river Hub and Lyari flow which fall in the Arabian Sea at Karachi.
Salt Range
The chain of Salt Range starts from
the mountains of Tilla Jogian and Bakrala Hills on the bank of river Jhelum.
These chains run for some distance along the river and then in the West after
passing through Bannu meet with the Suleiman Mountain. the average heigh of
Slat Range is 700 meters. In district Skesar its heigh becomes 1,500 meters.
The river Swan is the famous river of this area.
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