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jammu & kashmir Jammu & Kashmir
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Kashmir is an area on the northern borders of India and Pakistan, and its official name is Jammu & Kashmir.
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dot This area has been in dispute between India and Pakistan since they gained independence from the British in 1947. Both countries claim Kashmir as a part of their country, and as a result, numerous military actions have occurred, and their on-going disagreements are currently in the news.
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dot Kasmir is about 85,000 sq. miles in size and is often referred to as the Switzerland of the East, as much of it (the Vale of Kasmir, or valley) lies between the Himalayas and Pir Panjal mountains.
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dot Over 12.4 million Kashmiri people live in the area. Many farm the fertile valley, while others work in the famous Kashmir wool industry, producing carpets and shawls.
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