Because of numerous geographical features, climatic conditions are also widely diversified on both a seasonal and regional basis, ranging from tropical to temperate extremes. Although most of the Multani live in Pakistan, nearly 26,000 can be found scattered widely throughout India. Their language is called Siraiki and is part of the Indo-Aryan language family. Little is known about their specific lifestyle. Many are farmers barely growing enough to survive.
Farms are extremely small in size and often very fragmented.
The raising of livestock, particularly horned cattle, buffalo, horses, and mules, is a central feature of the agricultural economy. Because of Hindu influence, however, these animals are used almost exclusively as beasts of burden rather than sources of meat. Indian culture is primarily Hindu-oriented. Castes may be defined by occupation or by kinship and lineage, although there are some exceptions. Nevertheless, caste is so fundamental to the social organization of India that it prevails in all parts, except some of the tribal populations.