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The people living in [[Hunza]] in Northern [[Pakistan]] are called '''Hunzakuts''' (Hunza people). There is no general agreement on the ethnic origin of the people of Hunza, but the people who speak [[Burushaski]] are called Brushu. They are predominantly Muslims. The Burusho language [[Burushaski language|Burushaski]] is |
The people living in [[Hunza]] in Northern [[Pakistan]] are called '''Hunzakuts''' (Hunza people). There is no general agreement on the ethnic origin of the people of Hunza, but the people who speak [[Burushaski]] are called Brushu. They are predominantly Muslims. The Burusho language [[Burushaski language|Burushaski]] is a [[language isolate]], i.e. not part of any known [[language family]]. There are approximately 300 speakers of [[Burushaski]] in [[Srinagar]], [[India]]. |
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The Brushu live alongside the [[Wakhi]] and the [[Shina]]. |
The Brushu live alongside the [[Wakhi]] and the [[Shina]]. |
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The Hunzakuts and the region of Hunza, has one of the highest literacy rates as compared to other similar districts in Pakistan. Hunza is a major tourist attraction in Pakistan, and many Pakistani as well as foreign tourist travel to the region to enjoy the picturesque landscape and stunning mountains of the area. The district has many modern amenities and is quite advanced by asian standards. |
The Hunzakuts and the region of Hunza, has one of the highest literacy rates as compared to other similar districts in Pakistan. Hunza is a major tourist attraction in Pakistan, and many Pakistani as well as foreign tourist travel to the region to enjoy the picturesque landscape and stunning mountains of the area. The district has many modern amenities and is quite advanced by asian standards. |
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Local legend states that Hunza may have been associated with the lost kingdom of ''Shangri-La''. The people of Hunza are noted for their exceptionally long life expectantcy. |
Local legend states that Hunza may have been associated with the lost kingdom of ''Shangri-La''.{{fact}} The people of Hunza are noted for their exceptionally long life expectantcy.{{fact}} |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
Revision as of 13:59, 13 July 2008
The people living in Hunza in Northern Pakistan are called Hunzakuts (Hunza people). There is no general agreement on the ethnic origin of the people of Hunza, but the people who speak Burushaski are called Brushu. They are predominantly Muslims. The Burusho language Burushaski is a language isolate, i.e. not part of any known language family. There are approximately 300 speakers of Burushaski in Srinagar, India.
The Brushu live alongside the Wakhi and the Shina.
The Wakhi reside in the upper part of Hunza locally called Gojal. Wakhis are also inhabit the bordering regions of China, Tajikstan and Afghanistan and also live in Gizar and Chitral district of Pakistan. The Shina-speaking people live in the southern part of Hunza. They have come from Chilas, Gilgit, and other Shina-speaking areas of Pakistan.
The Hunzakuts and the region of Hunza, has one of the highest literacy rates as compared to other similar districts in Pakistan. Hunza is a major tourist attraction in Pakistan, and many Pakistani as well as foreign tourist travel to the region to enjoy the picturesque landscape and stunning mountains of the area. The district has many modern amenities and is quite advanced by asian standards.
Local legend states that Hunza may have been associated with the lost kingdom of Shangri-La.[citation needed] The people of Hunza are noted for their exceptionally long life expectantcy.[citation needed]