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'''Punjab''' is a state of [[India]] in the north western part of the country, near the border with [[Pakistan]]. [[Sikhism]] was founded in the Punjab , and the majority of Punjabis are Sikhs. Punjab is a primarily agricultural region in which [[sugarcane]] and [[corn]] are both extensively cultivated.  [[Cattle]] and [[yaks]] are among the main agricultural animals.  Unlike many states in India, Punjab is still relatively untouched by industrial and urban development, and a substantial wild [[tiger]] population is still known to exist.  
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'''Punjab''' is a state of [[India]] in the northwestern part of the country, near the border with [[Pakistan]]. [[Sikhism]] was founded in the Punjab, and the majority of Punjabis are Sikhs. Punjab is a primarily agricultural region in which [[sugarcane]] and [[corn]] are both extensively cultivated.  [[Cattle]] and [[yaks]] are among the main agricultural animals.  Unlike many states in India, Punjab is still relatively untouched by industrial and urban development, and a substantial wild [[tiger]] population is still known to exist.  
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The capital of Punjab is [[Chandigarh]], which was located in the state until 1966, when the state of [[Haryana]] was created. As a result of this, Chandigarh became a union territory of India, and was allowed to remain the capital of Punjab, and also of Haryana.
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The capital of Punjab is [[Chandigarh]], which was located in the state until 1966, when the state of [[Haryana]] was created. As a result of this, Chandigarh became a union territory of India, and was allowed to remain the capital of Punjab, and also of Haryana. The official language of the state is [[Punjabi]].
    
==Religious Affiliation in Punjab==
 
==Religious Affiliation in Punjab==
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==External Links==
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* [http://www.punjabonline.com/servlet/jsp/index.jsp?Action=Main&S=y Punjab Online: Welcome to the Land of 5 Rivers!]
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* [http://www.punjabtourism.gov.in/ Welcome to Punjab Tourism]
    
[[Category:Indian States]]
 
[[Category:Indian States]]
 
[[Category:Sikhism]]
 
[[Category:Sikhism]]
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