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<b>Balochistan</b> (or <b>Baluchistan</b>) is a region of [[south Asia]], presently split between [[Iran]], [[Pakistan]] and [[Afghanistan]]. |
<b>Balochistan</b> (or <b>Baluchistan</b>) is a region of [[south Asia]], presently split between [[Iran]], [[Pakistan]] and [[Afghanistan]]. The area is named after the numerous Baloch (or Baluch, Balouch) tribes who moved in to the area from the west some time around [[1000]]. |
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Languages spoken in the region include [[Balochi language|Balochi]] and [[Brahui language|Brahui]]. |
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See also [[Balochistan, Pakistan]] and [[Iranian Balochistan]]. |
See also [[Balochistan, Pakistan]] and [[Iranian Balochistan]]. |
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Revision as of 00:45, 2 December 2001
Balochistan (or Baluchistan) is a region of south Asia, presently split between Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The area is named after the numerous Baloch (or Baluch, Balouch) tribes who moved in to the area from the west some time around 1000.
Languages spoken in the region include Balochi and Brahui.
The southern part of Balochistan is known as Makran. See also Kalat.
See also Balochistan, Pakistan and Iranian Balochistan.