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What is the native region of Punjabi language?
What is the native region of Punjabi language?
The Punjab region of Pakistan and India.
How many native speakers does Punjabi have?
How many native speakers does Punjabi have?
Approximately 113 million native speakers.
What is the most widely-spoken first language in Pakistan?
What is the most widely-spoken first language in Pakistan?
Punjabi.
What are the two different alphabets used to write Punjabi?
What are the two different alphabets used to write Punjabi?
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In which countries is Punjabi spoken among a significant overseas diaspora?
In which countries is Punjabi spoken among a significant overseas diaspora?
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Study Notes
Punjabi Language
- The Punjabi language is native to the Punjab region.
Speakers and Ranking
- Punjabi has approximately 102 million native speakers.
- Punjabi is the most widely-spoken first language in Pakistan.
Writing Systems
- Punjabi is written using two different alphabets: the Gurmukhi script and the Shahmukhi script.
Global Presence
- Punjabi is spoken among significant overseas diaspora communities in countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
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Test your knowledge of Punjabi language and culture with this quiz! Explore the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the Punjab region, and learn more about the language spoken by over 113 million people worldwide.
