Rakni

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Rakni is a populated place in east Balochistan, Pakistan, near the Punjab border. Rakni city has a population of 10,000 and its villages have a population of 15,000.

Geography[]

Rakni is 95.5 km from Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab. It is a valley surrounded by ranges. Pakistan receives a large amount of uranium from Sakhi Sarwar which is 62.9 km away from Rakni. http://www.citymaphq.com/pakistan/baluchistan/rakni.html

Sources of Income[]

The major source of income is livestock. Sixty percent of people earn through livestock, thirty percent through cultivation and the remaining ten percent through other professions.

Language[]

Khetraniand is the main language and Balochi is also spoken.

Climate[]

In summer the weather is usually hot. In winter, there is snow on the nearest mountains peaks.

Culture[]

Men wear baggy Balochi shalwar and women wear Balochi dress.

Religion[]

All inhabitant are Muslims.

Coordinates: 30°03′N 69°56′E / 30.050°N 69.933°E / 30.050; 69.933