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Gulistan, Balochistan

Coordinates: 30°22′N 66°21′E / 30.36°N 66.35°E / 30.36; 66.35
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Gulistan
گلستان
Gulistan گلستان is located in Pakistan
Gulistan گلستان
Gulistan
گلستان
Coordinates: 30°22′N 66°21′E / 30.36°N 66.35°E / 30.36; 66.35
Country Pakistan
Province Balochistan
Elevation
1,481 m (4,859 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total54,700
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Calling code0826
Number of Union councils5

Gulistan (Pashto and Urdu: گلستان) is a town and tehsil headquarters of the Qilla Abdullah District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. It is located 8 kilometres (5 miles) from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Gulistan envelopes many tribes like the Achakzais, Kakars, Tareens and Syeds.[1] It is located at 30°36'26"N, 66°35'2"E at an elevation of 1,481 metres (4,862 feet).[2] Gulistan has a reputation for its fresh fruit.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Tehsils & Unions in the District of Killa Abdullah - Government of Pakistan". Archived from the original on 2012-03-26. Retrieved 2008-09-14.
  2. ^ Location of Gulistan - Falling Rain Genomics