Urdu developed as a 'Lashkari' (camp) language, blending Persian, Arabic, and Turkish vocabulary with local Indian dialects (Khariboli) during Muslim rule in India.
1397
The number of people living in urban areas exceeded the number living in rural areas globally in approximately what year?
The year **2007** is often cited as the historic milestone when, for the first time, more than 50% of the world's population lived in urban areas. This marked a major shift in global demographics.
1398
Approximately what percentage of the world's population currently lives in urban areas?
According to the UN, the urban population surpassed the rural population in 2007. As of recent estimates, about $56\%$ of the global population lives in urban settlements, a figure that continues to rise.
1399
Which language is written in the Arabic script and is the national language of Pakistan?
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and is written in an extended form of the Perso-Arabic script known as Nastaliq. It is mutually intelligible with Hindi, but they differ primarily in script and formal vocabulary.
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Which country is referred to as the 'Land of the Pure'?
Pakistan is called the 'Land of the Pure,' from the Urdu word 'Pak' meaning 'pure,' reflecting its cultural identity. Unlike India, Bangladesh, or Afghanistan, Pakistanâs name and ethos define this nickname.