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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 an isolated [[language isolate]], i.e. not related to any known language. There are approximately 300 speakers of [[Burushaski]] in [[Srinagar]], [[India]]. The people claim themselves as [[Macedonians]] and their real fatherland [[Macedonia]]. <ref>[http://www.mia.com.mk/portal/page?_pageid=113,166290&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&VestID=52056423&prikaz=3 Hunza, self-proclaimed descendants of Alexander the Great, visit Macedonia]Report about the visit of the Prince of Burusho people in Macedonia</ref> <ref>[http://www.a1.com.mk/vesti/default.aspx?VestID=95199 Borusho delegation in Macedonia] Report about the visit of the Prince Mir in Macedonia and viseo where he says thet the Borusho people are Macedonians, and Macedonia is there fatherland</ref> <ref>[http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/main/news/11762/ Hunza Delegation Travels to Macedonia]</ref> <ref>[http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews+articleid_2390329~title_Hunza-Delegation-Arrives.html Hunza Delegation Arrives in Macedonia, "Proud" to Visit Predecessors "Homeland"]</ref> <ref>[http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews+articleid_2390325~title_Macedonian-PM-Designate,.html Macedonian PM-Designate, Hunza Prince Agree to Boost Ties, Cooperation]</ref> |
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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''. |
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. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
Revision as of 14:28, 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 an isolated language isolate, i.e. not related to any known language. There are approximately 300 speakers of Burushaski in Srinagar, India. The people claim themselves as Macedonians and their real fatherland Macedonia. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
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. The people of Hunza are noted for their exceptionally long life expectantcy.
See also
External links
References
- ^ Hunza, self-proclaimed descendants of Alexander the Great, visit MacedoniaReport about the visit of the Prince of Burusho people in Macedonia
- ^ Borusho delegation in Macedonia Report about the visit of the Prince Mir in Macedonia and viseo where he says thet the Borusho people are Macedonians, and Macedonia is there fatherland
- ^ Hunza Delegation Travels to Macedonia
- ^ Hunza Delegation Arrives in Macedonia, "Proud" to Visit Predecessors "Homeland"
- ^ Macedonian PM-Designate, Hunza Prince Agree to Boost Ties, Cooperation