Punjab Punjab پنجاب • ਪੰਜਾਬ Nickname: Land of the five rivers Location of Punjab in South Asia Coordinates:31°N 74°E Countries Pakistan India What is the nickname of India? Bhārata was selected as an alternative name of India in 1950. The name Bhārata or Bhārata-varṣa (Bharata-varsha) is said to be derived from the name of either …
Calcutta. It was adapted as a film by Roland Joffé in 1992. Calcutta is nicknamed “the City of Joy” after this novel, although the slum was based on an area in its twin city of Howrah. Why is it called City of Joy? The ‘City of Joy’ earned its nickname because of its unfettered enthusiasm …
CHANDIGARH One of the most planned and excellent engineered cities of India. Everyone refers to Chandigarh as ‘The Ever Green City of India’. Which city is called as green city in India? Mysore has been tagged as India’s 1st and most green and clean city. Swach Bharat Urban congratulated Mysore and regarded as the greenest …
The term Tezpur, in the district of Sonitpur means town of blood. The city acquired its name owing to a myth involving a fierce battle that was fought between Hari (Lord Krishna) and Hara (Lord Shiva in the form of Banasura, the king), and the entire city was drenched in human blood, hence the name. …
Kapurthala. Maharaja Jagatjit Singh the last ruler of Kapurthala before independence, was a great enthusiast of French architecture, which is reflected from the palaces and various monuments of the city. It is known as ‘Paris of Punjab. Why is Kapurthala famous for? It is also famous for Rail Coach Factory, Jagatjit Cotton Textiles Mills, agro …
Amritsar. Fakirs at Amritsar, richest city of the Punjab, south across Sacred Tank to Golden Temple – India . Which is the best city to live in Punjab? 3 best cities to live in Punjab are Chandigarh, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar. More than 30% population of Punjab live in cities with quality of life more than …
Isolated on the polar archipelago of Svalbard at 78 degrees north, Longyearbyen is the world’s northernmost permanent settlement. Halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, the 2,300 residents here are used to extremes. Which cities are farthest north? There are no permanent civilian settlements north of 79° N, the furthest north (78.55° N) being …
John o’Groats, village—near Dunnet Head, the northernmost point of mainland Great Britain—in the Highland council area, historic county of Caithness, Scotland. Which cities are furthest north in UK? Thurso, burgh (town) and Atlantic Ocean seaport, Highland council area, historic county of Caithness, Scotland, and the most northerly town on the mainland of Great Britain. Which …
Chorlton is an electoral ward of Manchester, England.Chorlton (ward) Chorlton (Manchester) UK Parliamentary Constituency Manchester Withington Member of Parliament Jeff Smith UK Parliamentary Constituency Manchester Gorton Member of Parliament Afzal Khan Which part of Manchester is Chorlton? Chorlton-cum-Hardy is a suburban area of Manchester, England, three miles (4.8 km) southwest of the city centre. Chorlton …
Its suburban setting offers an abundance of green spaces, whilst also getting some of the best bits of cosmopolitan city life. A lot of Manchester’s more affluent housing can be found in Chorlton, so the area is home to lots of wealthy professionals who prefer living outside the city centre. What is Chorlton famous for? …
