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KHYBER PAKHTOONKHWA
Khyber pakhtoonkhuwa formerly known as N.WF.P
•N.W.F.P was created in 1901
•In 1947 the region continued to exist as separated Pakistani province
•In 1980 the province was inundated by Afghan refugees.
•In 2010 the name of the province was changed to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
•Area 74521•Population 17 million
Natural beauty
Swat River
Hindu kush Peaks
Khyber pass historically known as the link b/w Pakistan and Afghanistan
Education
Province KPK has 52% literacy rate Province has the country’s best universities.
Wood cutting and selling, province has most no of forests comparing to the whole country 31.8%
Economy
Farming (tobacco)
CostumesMen wear Salwar kameezAlong with kandhari cap.Leaders wear their traditional headgear.Peshawari chappal is their traditional foot wear.
Music
•Pashto and hindko folk music are popular in KPK.•Harmonium and rubab are national instruments of the province.
Foods
•Chapli kabab is the most famous food of the province.•Kawa tea (green tea) is the famous drink of the province.
Province is also known as the land of dry fruits.
Games
•BUZKASHI•PAKSHI•POLO•KABADI•NAIZA BAZI•PEROZWAL•GULI DANDA
Land of talent
Weapons
Historical places
Mohabbat khan mosque
Qissa khuwani bazaar