Multan

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Multan?Southern Punjab province, Pakistan, situated on the Chenab River
2. How many people live in Multan?Estimated over 1.8 million inhabitants
3. How big is Multan?Approximately 133 square kilometers (51 square miles)
4. When was Multan built?Ancient origins, believed to be founded around 5000 BCE
5. What is Multan famous for?Multan is a very old city in Pakistan that is famous for its sweet mangoes and many beautiful Sufi shrines.
6. Why is Multan called the City of Saints?It is called the City of Saints because it has many Sufi shrines, including the mausoleums of Baha-ud-din Zakariya and Shah Rukn-e-Alam.

Alluvial Plains: Flat land formed by sediment deposited by rivers, known for its fertility and suitability for agriculture.
Sufi Shrines: Mausoleums or sacred sites dedicated to Sufi saints, serving as centers of spiritual devotion and pilgrimage.
Saraiki: An Indo-Aryan language spoken primarily in the southern Punjab region of Pakistan, including Multan.
City District Government: A system of local governance in Pakistan responsible for managing urban affairs and public services within a specific district.