Gujranwala

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Gujranwala?Northeastern Punjab province, Pakistan, approximately 65 km north of Lahore
2. How many people live in Gujranwala?Estimated to be over 2.1 million residents
3. How big is Gujranwala?Approximately 170 square kilometers (66 square miles)
4. What language do people speak in Gujranwala?Punjabi (predominant), Urdu (national language), and English (official/business)
5. When was Gujranwala built?Legendary founding attributed to a Gujjar chieftain; historically significant during Sikh Empire
6. What is Gujranwala famous for?Gujranwala is a big city in Pakistan known for its factories and its yummy sweets, especially sohan halwa.

Punjab Province: A major administrative and agricultural heartland of Pakistan, rich in history and cultural traditions.
Sohan Halwa: A traditional Pakistani sweet, characterized by its dense, chewy texture and rich, caramelized flavor.
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs): Businesses that are smaller in scale compared to large corporations, often forming the backbone of an economy.
Municipal Corporation: A local government body responsible for the administration and provision of public services in a city.