Fun facts about Quetta
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The name Quetta is derived from the Pashto word Kwatkōṭ, meaning 'fortress'.
Quetta
Pakistan
Quetta is the capital and largest city of the Pakistani province of Balochistan.
From the “Etymology” section
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Quetta was almost entirely destroyed by the 1935 Quetta earthquake, resulting in widespread devastation.
Quetta
Pakistan
Quetta is the capital and largest city of the Pakistani province of Balochistan.
From the “History” section
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Quetta International Airport is the second-highest airport in Pakistan at an altitude of 1,605 metres.
Quetta
Pakistan
Quetta is the capital and largest city of the Pakistani province of Balochistan.
From the “Transportation” section
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Football is the most popular sport among the people of Quetta.
Quetta
Pakistan
Quetta is the capital and largest city of the Pakistani province of Balochistan.
From the “Sports” section
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Islamia High School in Quetta was frequently visited by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1937.
Quetta
Pakistan
Quetta is the capital and largest city of the Pakistani province of Balochistan.
From the “Education” section
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