PAKISTAN HAS A GOLD MINE
Recodec or Reko Diq is a small town in Chagai District, Balochistan, Pakistan, in a desert area, 70 kilometres north-west of Naukundi, close to Pakistan's border with Iran and Afghanistan. The area is located in Tethyan belt that stretches all the way from Turkey and Iran into Pakistan.
According to the 1998 census the population of Chagai District was 202,562, along with approximately 53,000 Afghan refugees. The population of Chagai District was estimated to be over 250,000 in 2005. Over 50% of the people of the area are Muslims.
Recodec or Reko Diq, which means sandy peak in Baluchi language, is also the name of an ancientvolcano.
Recodec or Reko Diq , is famous because of its vast Gold and Copper Reserves and its believe to be the world 5th largest gold mine . Despite its popularity Recodec or Reko Diq gold reserve information has been kept away from public.
According to the 1998 census the population of Chagai District was 202,562, along with approximately 53,000 Afghan refugees. The population of Chagai District was estimated to be over 250,000 in 2005. Over 50% of the people of the area are Muslims.
Recodec or Reko Diq, which means sandy peak in Baluchi language, is also the name of an ancientvolcano.
Recodec or Reko Diq , is famous because of its vast Gold and Copper Reserves and its believe to be the world 5th largest gold mine . Despite its popularity Recodec or Reko Diq gold reserve information has been kept away from public.