Gujrat city

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Gujrat is a Pakistani town in the district of Gujrat in Punjab province. It lies between Islamabad and Lahore, near the river Chanab. According to a census of 1998 about 250,000 people lived in Gujrat.

The Battle of Gujrat decided in 1849 the Second Sikh War.

The clay soils in the area around Gujrat be used for the cultivation of rice and sugarcane, agriculture still plays a major role. Furthermore, pottery, brassware, furniture and cotton products essential goods.

The climate of the town is spread throughout the year rather low precipitation, but also experience heavy rainfall by the monsoon from June to August, making the rainfall can be explained by 670 mm. Temperatures range from around freezing in winter to 45 ° C in summer.

The nearest major city is Lahore which is located approximately 120 km south of Gujrat. It lies on the River Chanab. Gujrat has a university, several colleges and two large bazaars (shopping centers ) and especially in the evening a vibrant city.

In Gujrat are mainly rice, but also planted wheat and sugar cane.