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Madyan, Pakistan

Coordinates: 35°08′N 72°32′E / 35.133°N 72.533°E / 35.133; 72.533
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Madyan
Swat River flowing through Madyan
Swat River flowing through Madyan
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Coordinates: 35°08′N 72°32′E / 35.133°N 72.533°E / 35.133; 72.533
Country Pakistan
ProvinceKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
DistrictSwat
TehsilBehrain
Elevation
1,320 m (4,330 ft)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)

Madyan (Urdu: مدین) is a popular hill station located in the Swat Kohistan region of the Swat District in northern Pakistan. It is situated at a distance of about 55 kilometres (34 mi) from Mingora. Madyan is primarily inhabited by Torwalis.[1] In the recent years Madyan has emerged as a popular tourist destination in the Swat valley, attracting thousands of tourists from all over Pakistan.[2]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ Zoller, Claus Peter (2005). A Grammar and Dictionary of Indus Kohistani: Dictionary. Walter de Gruyter. p. 9. ISBN 978-3-11-017947-7.
  2. ^ "Swat Valley's hidden gem 'Madyan town' opens its doors for tourists". The Nation. August 13, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.