Punjab is a geographical, ethnolinguistic, and historical region in South Asia, located in its northwestern part, comprising areas of modern-day Pakistan and northwestern India. It is primarily inhabited by the Punjabi people. Lahore is its largest city and historic capital, with other major cities including Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Multan, Sialkot, Sargodha, and Bahawalpur in Pakistan; alongside Ludhiana, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Patiala, Mohali, Bathinda, Firozpur, and Fazilka in India.

Punjab
Capital Chandigarh
Districts 23
Area 50,362 km²
Population (2011) 27,743,338
Official Language(s) Punjabi

Political Leaders

Professionals

  • List of notable professionals from Punjab.

Institutions

  • Major universities and institutes in Punjab.

Notable Personalities

  • Famous people from Punjab.