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Wetlands Of Pakistan
The Ramsar Convention on wetland protection was signed in Ramsar, Iran in 1971. , there are nineteen Ramsar sites, covering an area of in Pakistan. Ramsar Convention wetland sites The following is a list of sites protected under this treaty: See also * Ramsar Convention * List of Ramsar sites worldwide *Forestry in Pakistan References Further readingWetlands of Pakistanapakistanpaedia.com External linkspakistanwetlands.org {{Geography of Pakistan __NOTOC__ * |
Ramsar Convention
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of Ramsar sites (wetlands). It is also known as the Convention on Wetlands. It is named after the city of Ramsar in Iran, where the convention was signed in 1971. Every three years, representatives of the contracting parties meet as the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP), the policy-making organ of the convention which adopts decisions (resolutions and recommendations) to administer the work of the convention and improve the way in which the parties are able to implement its objectives. COP12 was held in Punta del Este, Uruguay, in 2015. COP13 was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in October 2018. List of wetlands of international importance The list of wetlands of international importance included 2,331 Ramsar sites in May 2018 covering over . The countries with most sites are the United Kingdo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiwani Coastal Wetland
The Jiwani Coastal Wetland is a wetland located in Balochistan, Pakistan, near the town of Jiwani. The site is one of the 19 Ramsar sites in Pakistan and was inducted in 2001. Location and geography The site is located at the edge of Gawater Bay along the delta of Dasht River near Jiwani town in Gwadar District of Balochistan. The wetland has an area of extending westward towards the Iranian border and is contiguous with the Govater Bay of Iran.Bay water is divided as Gawater Bay and Govater Bay. The eastern side of the coast is known as Dran and is composed of sandy beaches with rocky cliffs. Towards the Iranian border, it has a plain and low swampy geology. Climatic condition in the area is arid with very low rainfall. Dasht river is the main source of fresh water for the mangrove forest and the region along with seasonal runoff of rainwater from the nearby hills. Flora and fauna Jiwani coast provides two main ecological habitats; the mangrove swamps and the sandy beaches. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanda Dam (Ramsar Site)
Tanda Dam or Tanda Lake is a small dam and also a lake view park located in Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the province of Pakistan. The dam supplies water for irrigation to Jurma, Shahpur and many villages by means of canals from Tanda Lake. It became operational on 17 July 1967, though it was inaugurated by President Ayub Khan in 1962. Covering an area of 405 hectares, the initial capacity of Tanda Dam was to store 65,000 acre feet of water and provide a perennial supply of 260 cusecs of water for irrigation. Tanda Lake is a protected site under the Ramsar Convention The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance Especially as Waterfowl Habitat is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of Ramsar sites (wetlands). It is also known as the Convention on Wetlands. It i ..., an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands. It was included as a Ramsar site on July 23, 1976. The lake is home to m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great Rann Of Kutch
The Great Rann of Kutch (or Rann of Kutch seasonal salt marsh) is a salt marsh in the Thar Desert in the Kutch District of Gujarat, India. It is about 7500 km2 (2900 sq miles) in area and is reputed to be one of the largest salt deserts in the world. This area has been inhabited by the Kutchi people. The Hindi word is derived from Sanskrit/Vedic word ' (इरिण) attested in the Rigveda and Mahabharata. It is an extension of the Thar Desert. Location and description The Little Rann of Kutch, including the Banni grasslands on its southern edge, is situated in the district of Kutch and comprises some between the Gulf of Kutch and the mouth of the Indus River in southern Pakistan. The marsh can be accessed from the village of Kharaghoda in Surendranagar District. The Great Rann of Kutch together with the Little Rann of Kutch is called Rann of Kutch. In India's summer monsoon, the flat semi-desert of salty clay and mudflats, which average 15 meters above sea lev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ormara Turtle Beaches (Ramsar Site)
Double crescent beach, part of the Ormara Turtle Beaches Ormara Turtle Beaches is a 10 km stretch of sandy beach along the Balochistan coast in Pakistan.The Annotated Ramsar List: Pakistan Retrieved 08 July 2010 Covering an area of 2,400 hectares, it was designated a (No. 1070) on 10 May 2001. It is one of the largest turtle nesting sites along the coast of Pakistan. The main branch of the local population's economy is food and commercial fishing. Flora Vegetation consists mainly of salt-resistant plants that can grow in scarce freshwater conditions. Fau ...
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Badin District
The Badin District ( sd, ضلعو بدين, ur, ) is a district in the Sindh province of Pakistan. The total area of the district is 6,726 square kilometers.Planning and Development Department, Sindh Government. Retrieved 10 June 2010 Headquartered at the city of , the district is situated between 24°-5` to 25°-25` north latitude and 68 21’ to 69 20’ east longitude and is bounded on the north by the Tando Allahyar District, Northwest by [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nurri Lagoon (Ramsar Site)
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Lasbela District
Lasbela District (Urdu and bal, , Sindhi Lasi: لسبيلو) is a coastal district of Balochistan province of Pakistan. It is also called Sassi-Punnu Garh () among localites. History Alexander the Great passed through Lasbela on his way back to Babylon after conquering Northwestern India. In 711 CE, the Arab general. Muhammad bin Qasim passed through Lasbela on his way to Sindh. The area of the district was formerly a princely state of British India, which later merged with Pakistan. The name is derived from the words Las which signifies a plain the greater part of the area being a flat plain, and Bela which means "jungle" and is also the name of the principal town of this district. State of Las Bela has an area of 18,254 km². Capital: Las Bela. Languages: Balochi and Sindhu. 1742, Las Bela State refounded Las Bela (Area: 15,472 km) accedes to Pakistan joins Balochistan States Union state stinguished, 17 Mar 1948, Las Bela (Area: 15,472 km) accedes to Pakistan 03 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miani Hor (Ramsar Site)
Miani Hor is a swampy lagoon southwest of Uthal, lying on the coast of Lasbela District of Balochistan, Pakistan.Pakistan:Mangroves Edited by Dr. Pamela Stedman-Edwards pg 2 Retrieved 8 July 2010. Covering an area of 7,471 hectares, it was designated a in May 2001. Location The site is located just southwest of , the district headquarter, and 95 kilometres from , near |
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Thatta District
Thatta District ( sd, ٺٽو ضلعو, ur, ) is located in the southern area, locally called ''Laar'', of the Subdivisions of Pakistan#Provinces and territories, province of Sindh, Pakistan. Its capital is Thatta. It is home to a large necropolis of Makli. In 2013, several talukas were separated to form the new Sujawal District. History The capital of three successive native Sindhi people, Sindhi dynasties and later ruled by the Mughal Empire, Mughal. Thatta was the capital of three successive dynasties, the traces of which are evident in the Makli necropolis, which spreads over a twelve square kilometer area. These dynasties are: Samma dynasty, Samma (1335-1520), Arghun dynasty, Arghun (1520-1555) and Tarkhan dynasty, Tarkhan (1555-1665). Thatta was constantly embellished from the 14th to the 18th century. The remains of the city and its necropolis provide a unique view of civilization in Sindh. Thatta, about east of Karachi. Thatta also served as capital of Sindh and as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinjhar Lake
Keenjhar Lake ( sd, ڪینجھر ڍنڍ) commonly called Malik Lake ( ur, کلری Malik , sd, Maik ڍنڍ ) is located in Thatta District of Sindh the province of Pakistan. It is situated about from the city of Thatta. It is the largest fresh water lake in Pakistan and an important source of drinking water for Thatta District and Karachi city. Through the construction of a bund on the eastern side, it is said that the lake was formed by the union of two lakes: Sonehri and Keenjhar. Keenjhar Lake has been declared a ramsar site and a wildlife sanctuary. It provides a favorable habitat of winter migratory birds like ducks, geese, flamingos, cormorants, waders, herons, egrets, ibises, terns, coots and gulls. It has been observed as a breeding area of the black-crowned night heron, the cotton pygmy goose, purple swamphen, and pheasant-tailed jacana. Keenjhar Lake is a popular tourist resort. Many people from Karachi, Hyderabad and Thatta visit to enjoy picnics, swimming, fis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
