Prayagraj

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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

1. Where is Prayagraj?Confluence of Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, Uttar Pradesh, India
2. How many people live in Prayagraj?Approximately 6.3 million (metropolitan area, 2023 estimate)
3. How big is Prayagraj?Approximately 3,215 square kilometers (metropolitan area)
4. What is the capital of Prayagraj?Prayagraj
5. What language do people speak in Prayagraj?Hindi (official), English
6. When was Prayagraj built?Ancient city, historically significant for millennia

Alluvial Plains: Fertile land formed by sediment deposited by rivers, ideal for agriculture but prone to flooding.
Subterranean River: A river that flows underground, like the mythical Saraswati believed to join the other two rivers.
Colonial Rule: The period when a country is controlled by another, more powerful country from overseas.