Salt Range facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Salt Range |
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Salt Range and Motorway M2
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,522 m (4,993 ft) |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Punjabi |
| Geography | |
| Location | Jhelum District , Chakwal District , Mianwali District, Sargodha District , Punjab, Pakistan |
| Range coordinates | 32°40′30″N 72°47′35″E / 32.67500°N 72.79306°E |
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| Easiest route | M2 motorway (Pakistan) |
| Normal route | Kallar Kahar |
The Salt Range is a hill system in the Punjab province of Pakistan, deriving its name from its extensive deposits of rock salt. The range extends along the south of the Pothohar Plateau and the North of the Jhelum River. The Salt Range contains the great mines of Khewra, Kalabagh and Warcha which yield vast supplies of salt. Coal of a medium quality is also found.
- Sakaser is the highest peak of Salt Range.
- Namal Lake, Khabikki Lake and Uchhali Lake are lakes in the Salt Range.
Images for kids
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Khurā inscription (495-500 AD), from the Salt Range about king Toramana
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