Rawalpindi

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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

1. Where is Rawalpindi?Potohar Plateau, Punjab province, Pakistan
2. How many people live in Rawalpindi?Approximately 2.36 million people (urban agglomeration)
3. How big is Rawalpindi?Approximately 104 square miles (270 square kilometers)
4. What language do people speak in Rawalpindi?Urdu (national language), Punjabi, and English
5. Why is Rawalpindi important to Pakistan?It is a key administrative, economic, and cultural hub and often serves as a commercial extension of the capital city.
6. How does the weather in Rawalpindi change throughout the year?The climate is humid subtropical: hot from April to June, rainy monsoon from July to September, and mild winters from November to February.

Potohar Plateau: A physiographic region in northeastern Pakistan characterized by its elevated, arid terrain.
Grand Trunk Road: An ancient and continuously used major highway that runs across South Asia.
Cantonment: A military installation or area designated for troops, often a historical feature of colonial cities.
Lingua Franca: A common language used between speakers whose native languages are different.