Why is Jhelum city famous?
Why is Jhelum city famous?
It is the 44th largest city of Pakistan by population. Jhelum is known for providing many soldiers to the British Army before independence, and later to the Pakistan armed forces – due to which it is also known as City of Soldiers or Land of Martyrs and Warriors.
What are people from Jhelum like?
We can conclude that people living in Jhelum are simple and enjoy their life with whatever they have. The city is advancing towards development and enjoys a rich culture of both the people living in cantonment as well as in the city.
Why Jhelum is called Jhelum?
The word Jhelum is reportedly derived from the words Jal (pure water) and Ham (snow). The name thus refers to the waters of a river (flowing besides the City) which has its origin in the snow-capped Himalayas.
How big is Jhelum Pakistan?
8.687 mi²Jhelum / Area
What language do they speak in Jhelum?
Punjabi
People of Jhelum District speak Punjabi. The written language is Urdu. Many also speak Pothwari.
Is Jhelum a city or village?
Jhelum District
| Jhelum ضلع جہلم | |
|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| Division | Rawalpindi |
| Headquarters | Jhelum city |
What is the meaning of Jhelum?
Jhelum. / (ˈdʒiːləm) / noun. a river in Pakistan and Kashmir, rising in W central Kashmir and flowing northwest through the Vale of Kashmir, then southwest into NW Punjab to join the Chenab River: important for irrigation, having the Mangla Dam (Pakistan), completed in 1967. Length: about 720 km (450 miles)
What Punjabi is spoken in Jhelum?
Pothwari
Pothwari (پوٹھواری), also spelt Potwari, Potohari and Pothohari (پوٹھوہاری), is spoken in the Pothohar Plateau of northern Punjab, an area that includes parts of the districts of Rawalpindi,and Jhelum. Pothwari extends southwards up to the Salt Range, with the city of Jhelum marking the border with Punjabi.
What do people from Jhelum speak?
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