Punjab region
Punjab is a region in the North Western part of the Indian subcontinent. It is divided by the Radcliffe Line: The western part is in the eastern part of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan; the eastern part is in the north western part of the Republic of India. It is in a plain, with the River Indus flowing through the western part. The soil is very fertile. It lives from agriculture. Main religions in the region are Islam, Sikhism and Hinduism. Today Panjab region is divided in 8 parts: Panjab (Pakistan), Islamabad Capital Territory (Pakistan), Panjab (India),Haryana (India), Himachal Pradesh (India), Delhi Capital Territory (India), Chandigarh (India).
Panjab ਖ਼ਾਲਸਾ ਰਾਜ North Western Frontier of Indian Subcontinent | |
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| Capital | Lahore and Chandigarh |
| Official languages | Panjabi, Persian Hindi, Urdu |
| Recognised national languages | Panjabi |
| Ethnic groups | Panjabi (90%) |
| Demonym(s) | Panjabi |
| Area | |
• Total | 567.878 km2 (219.259 sq mi) |
| Currency | Rupee |