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Swāt is a valley and an administrative district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Swat is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, and was described by Queen Elizabeth II as "The Switzerland of the East" during a visit to the region in the 1960s.

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Until 1969, Swat was part of the Yusafzai State of Swat - a self-governing princely state.

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Swat's capital is Saidu Sharif, though the largest city, and main commercial centre, is the nearby city of Mingora. With a population of 2,309,570 according to the 2017 census, Swat is the third-largest district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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SAIDU MOSQUE

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JOINT CITY MINGORA AND SAIDU SHARIF

Swat's average elevation is 980 m (3,220 ft), resulting in a considerably cooler and wetter climate compared to most of Pakistan. With lush forests, verdant alpine meadows, and snow-capped mountains, Swat is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations.

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Swat is known for its mountainous scenery.

Economy
Approximately 38% of economy of Swat depends on Tourism and 31% depends on Agriculture

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