sobota 2. srpna 2014

Pakistan - Lahore

Lahore is the capital city of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest metropolitan area in the country. Lahore is bounded on the north and west by the Sheikhupura District, on the east by Wagah, and on the south byKasur District. The Ravi River flows on the northern side of Lahore. Lahore city covers a total land area of 404 square kilometres (156 sq mi) and is still growing.
The Lahore Fort, locally referred to as Shahi Qila (PunjabiUrduشاہی قلعہ‎) is citadel of the city of LahorePunjabPakistan. It is located in the northwestern corner of the Walled City of Lahore in Iqbal Park which one of the largest urban parks in Pakistan. Origins of the fort go as far back as antiquity, however, the existing base structure was built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar between 1556–1605 and was regularly upgraded by subsequent MughalSikh and British rulers. 


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