10 Attractive Facts About Pakistan You Must Know

Facts About Pakistan [Fact Number: 9]

World’s second largest salt mines

Khewra Mines of Pakistan produce 325,000 tons of salt per year and are fabled to be discovered by Alexander’s Army through chance when their horses began licking the salts while the troops rested. Thus, resulting in the discovery of the modern world’s second largest salt mine. The mammoth mines have over 40 km of tunnels along with their own mosque inside.

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Facts About Pakistan [Fact Number: 10]

The highest polo ground in the world

Located at Shandur Top is the highest polo ground at 3700 meters, where the traditional game of polo was started by Balti Prince Ali Sher Khan. Held annually since 1936, the Shandur Polo Festival is a tournament between local teams that invites visitors to view the game along with shows of folk music, dance and celebration.

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