Quetta is the largest city and the provincial capital of the Balochistan Province of Pakistan. It is known as the “Fruit Garden of Pakistan”, due to the diversity of its plant and animal wildlife. Situated at an average elevation of 1,654 metres (5,429 ft) above sea level, the city is a major stronghold along the western frontier of the country.

The city lies on the Bolan Pass route which was once the only gateway to and from South Asia. The city was the closest city to the 1935 and the 2008 earthquakes both of which resulted in a great deal of damage to the city and significant loss of life. Quetta sits near the Durand Line border with Afghanistan and is an important trade and communications centre between the two countries as well as an important military location occupying a vital strategic position for the Pakistani Armed Forces.

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Tania sent us email in which she described the beautiful city of Balochistan, Quetta. Tania is studying MBA from Balochistan University, Quetta.

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