Punjab region

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Punjab region?Northwestern Indian subcontinent, divided between India and Pakistan
2. How many people live in Punjab region?Estimated over 150 million people
3. How big is Punjab region?Approximately 150,000 square miles (389,000 square kilometers)
4. What language do people speak in Punjab region?Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, English
5. What is the capital (indian punjab)?Chandigarh (shared with Haryana)
6. What is the capital (pakistani punjab)?Lahore

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