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Kashmir - The Heaven on Earth
Jammu & Kashmir (commonly referred to as "Kashmir") is situated
in one of the most captivating and tumultuous geographical regions of the
world. Jammu & Kashmir is centrally located between Pakistan, India,
Tibet, China, and Afghanistan.
Kashmir
is famous for its natural beauty and has often been referred to as the 'Switzerland
of the East'. The heart of the area is the fertile Vale of Kashmir (known
as The Valley), which lies between the Himalayas and the Pir Panjal mountain
range. Here the climate is mild and the soil well watered.
Kashmir covers an area of 222,237 SqKm (85,800 SqMi). Mount Godwin Austen/K2
(8,611m/28,250 ft) and mount Nanga Parbat (8,123m/26,650 ft) lie in Northern
Kashmir.
The Indus river flows through Kashmir. The river Jhelum flows through the
Vale of Kashmir. The mountains have much precious forests.
About 12 million people live in Kashmir, of which around 70% are Muslims.
The rest include Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists. Hindus live mostly in the
south and around the city of Jammu. To the east is the Ladakh region,
where the majority of the people are Buddhists and of Tibetan origin.
Most of the Kashmiri people work on farms. Others are engaged in small
industries making shawls, rugs and carpets. Kashmir is well known for
its wool and, in particular, its shawls and carpets.
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