Gulistan گلستان | |
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Coordinates: 30°22′N 66°21′E / 30.36°N 66.35°E | |
Country | Pakistan |
Province | Balochistan |
Elevation | 1,481 m (4,859 ft) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 54,700 |
Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Calling code | 0826 |
Number of Union councils | 5 |
Gulistan (Pashto and Urdu: گلستان) is a town and tehsil headquarters of the Qilla Abdullah District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. It is located 8 kilometres (5 miles) from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Gulistan envelopes many tribes like the Achakzais, Kakars, Tareens and Syeds.[1] It is located at 30°36'26"N, 66°35'2"E at an elevation of 1,481 metres (4,862 feet).[2] Gulistan has a reputation for its fresh fruit.[citation needed]