Malir District

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/malir-district

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Malir District?Karachi Division, Sindh province, Pakistan
2. How many people live in Malir District?2,419,736 (2023 Census)
3. How big is Malir District?Not specified in source
4. What is the capital of Malir District?Malir City
5. What language do people speak in Malir District?Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, Pashto, Balochi, and others
6. What is the administrative formation?1996 (separated from Karachi East District)

Bifurcation: The process of dividing an administrative region into two or more separate entities.
Lingua Franca: A common language used among people of different native languages.
Semi-arid Climate: A climate characterized by low rainfall, moderate temperatures, and sparse vegetation.
Deputy Commissioner: A senior government official responsible for administration in a district.