Poonch district, India

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Poonch district, India?Northern India, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
2. What is the capital of Poonch district, India?Poonch
3. How big is Poonch district, India?Approximately 1,674 square kilometers (646 square miles)
4. What language do people speak in Poonch district, India?Hindi, Urdu, Pahari, Gojri, and other local dialects
5. What is the border proximity?Bounded by the Line of Control on the north, west, and south
6. What is the historical context?Divided during the 1947-48 Indo-Pakistani War

Line of Control (LoC): The de facto military control line separating Indian and Pakistani-administered portions of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Geopolitics: The study of the influence of geography on politics and international relations.
De facto border: A border that exists in reality, even if it is not officially recognized by all parties.
Agrarian economy: An economy where agriculture is the primary source of wealth and employment.