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Jammu and Kashmir Travel Guide

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Jammu & Kashmir is in the extreme north of India. The state has been described as a “Paradise on Earth”. It covers an area of 222,237 sq.kms. It is a breathtakingly beautiful, but, troubled land. The disputed areas are called Pakistan Occupied Kashmir in India and Indian Occupied Kashmir in Pakistan! In this area is K2, or Godwin Austin, at 8611 metres, the second highest peak in the world, after Mt. Everest. The state is renowned for its carpets and Pashmina shawls.
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Population:
10,100,000 Inhabitants
Number of tourists per year:
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Area:
222,236 km2
Capital:
Language(s):
Kashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, Punjabi, Shina and Tibetan
Local time (summer):
UTC +5:30  
Uniform national police call:
100
Uniform national fire call:
101
Uniform national emergency call:
102
Currency:
Indian rupee (INR)
Official website:
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