Balochistan (or
Baluchistan) is a region of
south Asia, presently split between
Iran,
Pakistan and
Afghanistan. The area is named after the numerous Baloch (or Baluch, Balouch) tribes who moved in to the area from the west some time around
1000.
Languages spoken in the region include Balochi? and Brahui.
The southern part of Balochistan is known as Makran. See also Kalat.
See also Balochistan, Pakistan and Iranian Balochistan.