Geography
Swabi is the gateway from Punjab Province to Khyber Pakhtunkhwah on the Motorway/GT Road. Swabi is a district headquarters. Swabi District consists of four tehsils: Swabi, Lahore, Razar and Topi, with 56 Union Councils.
Swabi is an agricultural area, an important producing District in tobacco, wheat, sugarcane, and corn. The tobacco industry also provides employment. The district also produces some of the finest marble in the country. However, many people are living abroad as ex-patriates, in Europe, USA and Gulf countries, providing support to their families. there are also some places like Charbagh, Janda Kalay which are notable for the production of such fruits as peaches, apples, and pears. Shewa Adda is the most populated and large City of District Swabi. The second largest furniture market after Mardan is also situated in Shewa Adda.
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