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Punjabi

Punjabi refers to both an ethnic group and a language predominantly spoken in the Punjab region, which spans northern India and eastern Pakistan. The Punjabi people have a rich cultural heritage, celebrating vibrant traditions, music, and festivals like Baisakhi and Lohri. The Punjabi language, written in Gurmukhi script in India and Shahmukhi in Pakistan, has a significant literary history and is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. The region is known for its agriculture, hospitality, and contributions to art and cuisine, making it a culturally rich area in South Asia.