Pothohar Plateau
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Potohar Plateau سطح مرتفع پوٹھوہار |
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| Country |
 Pakistan
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| Region | Punjab Province |
| District | , Chakwal District, Jhelum District, Rawalpindi District, Islamabad Capital Territory and north westren belt of Mianwali District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22,254 km2 (8,592 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 350 to 575 m (1,150 to 1,900 ft) |
| Population (17464763) | |
| • Total | 17,464,763 |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
The Pothohar Plateau (Punjabi: پوٹھوار, Urdu: سطح مرتفع پوٹھوہار; alternatively spelled Potohar or Pothwar, is a plateau in north-eastern Pakistan, forming the northern part of Punjab. It borders the western parts of Azad Kashmir and the southern parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The region was once the home of the ancient Soanian culture, which is evidenced by the discovery of fossils, tools, coins, and remains of ancient archaeological sites.
The Potohari dialect of Punjabi language dominate the region, while the standard Majhi dialect and Hindko are also spoken. Other dialects include Dhani diaelect, Shahpuri and Chacchi.
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