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Punjab is known as the land of five rivers. The people are sturdy and hard working.

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The word "Punjab" is a combination of the Persian words panj (five), and "aab" (water), giving the literal meaning of the "Land of Five Rivers".The five rivers which gave Punjab its name are Beas, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej. The chief occupation in Punjab is Agriculture. People work hard to maintain their fields and grow crops.

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