Patna

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Patna?Southern bank of the Ganges River, Bihar, India
2. How many people live in Patna?Approximately 2.4 million (urban agglomeration)
3. How big is Patna?Approximately 250 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Patna?Capital of the Indian state of Bihar
5. What language do people speak in Patna?Primary: Hindi. Also widely spoken: Maithili, Bhojpuri, Magahi, and English
6. When was Patna built?Historical origins as Pataliputra date back over 2,500 years

Ganges River: A transboundary river in Asia flowing through India and Bangladesh, considered sacred by Hindus and vital for the region's ecology and economy.
Pataliputra: The ancient name for Patna, a historically significant capital city of major Indian empires, renowned for its grandeur and learning.
Mauryan Empire: A large and powerful ancient Indian empire that flourished from the 4th to 2nd century BCE, with its capital at Pataliputra.
Gupta Empire: A historical Indian empire that ruled from the 4th to 6th century CE, often referred to as the 'Golden Age of India'.