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The Capital and the largest city
of the North West Frontier Province (N.W.F.P), Peshawar, has enjoyed
tremendous historical, Military and political importance because
of the Khyber Pass which has been a vintage point as a gateway
for invaders of the sub-continent. The N.W.F.P capital is divided
into three sections, the old city, cantonment and a modern residential
area.
General Information
Population: 750,000
Area: 77 sq. km. (30 sq. miles)
Climate: Peshawar climate regarded as Pakistan's healthiest
climate.
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Winter
(Nov-Feb)
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Min:3.89 'C
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Max.25.56 'C
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39 'F
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78 'F
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Spring
(Mar-Apr)
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Min:8.33 'C
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Max.33.33 'C
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47 'F
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92 'F
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Summer
(May-Oct.)
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Min:18.89 C
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Max.41.11
'C
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66 'F |
106 'F |
Peshawar
specialty
Peshawar specialty
is the Chappli Kabab (a spicy beef burger mixed with tomato, corn
flour, green chilies and eggs) served on naan (unleaved bread)
which acts as edible plate.
Qehwa Khana, a traditional
teashop, is totally heaven for the weary travelers for providing
relief. One definitely come across the Qehwa Khana on longer routes
or inside the Peshawar city. The style, the decor, the hookas
(smoking pipes), and brass samovars with colorful China teapots
and small bowls of matching colors would be same at all Qehwa
Khana. The tea is served steaming hot, without milk, as it is
not the usual black type
but has leaves of bottle green color which gives it its name green tea.
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