Punjabi Wikipedia facts for kids
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Type of site
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Internet encyclopedia project |
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Available in | Punjabi |
Owner | Wikimedia Foundation |
Created by | Punjabi Wiki community |
Editor | Punjabi Wiki community |
Commercial | No |
Registration | Optional |
Users | 4,812 (October 2012) |
Launched | June 3, 2002 |
Current status | Active |
Content license
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Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 and GFDL, Media licensing varies |
The Punjabi Wikipedia is the special version of Wikipedia written in the Punjabi language. Just like the main Wikipedia, it's a free online encyclopedia that anyone can read and even help write! It's a great place to learn about many different topics in Punjabi.
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Discover Punjabi Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a huge online encyclopedia that has versions in many languages. The Punjabi Wikipedia is one of these versions. It's a project where people from all over the world work together to share knowledge.
What is Punjabi Wikipedia?
The Punjabi Wikipedia is a website where you can find information about almost anything, all written in Punjabi. It's like a giant digital library that never closes. You can learn about history, science, famous people, and much more.
How it Began
The idea for Punjabi Wikipedia started way back on June 3, 2002. However, it took a little while for things to get going. The very first three articles were actually written in August 2004. Think of it like planting a seed; it takes time for it to grow!
Growing Community
Since its humble beginnings, the Punjabi Wikipedia has grown a lot. By November 2015, it had nearly 20,000 articles! That's a huge number of topics covered. Also, more than 12,000 people had signed up as registered users. These users are often the ones who help write and improve the articles.
How You Can Explore
You can visit the Punjabi Wikipedia anytime to read articles. It's a fantastic resource for school projects or just learning new things for fun. Because it's a free encyclopedia, it's available to everyone with an internet connection.