Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir
Kashmir is an area on the northern borders of India and Pakistan; officially known as Jammu & Kashmir.

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.»» read more

Azad Jammu & Kashmir

Total Area	13,296 Sq Km
Location	73.75 longitude 33.36 latitude. North-East of Pakistan.
Population	2.8m
Official Language	Urdu
Local Languages	Kashmiri, Pahari, Gojri, Hindko, Kohastani
Topography	Muzaffarabad, Poonch, Bagh and Kotli districts lie in mountanous zones whilst Mirpur district lies generally in the foot-hills
Climate	Sub-tropical highland type
Average Rainfall	150cm
Elevation from sea-level	Range from South - 350m, range from North - 6325m
Snowline	In winter - 1200m, in Summer - 3300m
Main rivers	Neelum, Jhelum, Poonch
Handicrafts	Carpet, Namda Gubba, patto, Silk & Wollen clothes, Wollen shawls, Wood Carving, Papie Mashie
Products	Mushroom Honey, Walnut, Apple, Cherry, Medicinal Herbs & Plants, Resin, Deodar, Kail, Chir, Fir, Maple and Ash Timber.
Wildlife	Snow Leopard, Hunting Leopard, Brown Bear, Black Bear, Iblex, Grey Goral, Musk Deer, Kashmir Stag, Himalyan, Monal, Pheasant, Western Tragopan, Snow Pheasant, Partridge, Peacock, Eagle, Dusk Markhor
Fish	Snow Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Gulfam, Masheer and Rahou
Administrative Setup	Divisions: Muzaffarabad Mirpur Districts: District Sub-Division/Tehsils Muzaffarabad Muzaffarabad, Hattian, Athmuqam Bagh Bagh, Dheerkot, Havaily Poonch Rawalakot, Trarkhal, Balouch Kotli Kotli, Nakyyal, Sehnsa Mirpur Mirpur, Dudial, Bhimber, Samahni
Area & Population	Area (Sq. Km) Pop. (million) Muzaffarabad 6117 0.660 Bagh 1368 0.443 Poonch & Sudhnoti 1424 0.575 Kotli 1862 0.516 Mirpur & Bhimber 2526 0.606 Total Area 13297 2.800

[Map of AJK]

History:

When, in 1947 the British granted independence to India, the people had already revolted against their Dogra ruler of the state. He was defeated by the Kashmir Liberation Army on 24th October 1947 and a provisional government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (Free Kashmir) was established. Subsequently, the Indian army moved in to occupy 2/3 of the state which has been under Indian occupation since. The remainder of the state still exists as Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

AZAD JAMMU & KASHMIR.

Objective: TO BRING KASHMIR AT YOUR DOORSTEP.
HISTORY

On the termination of British rule over the Sub-continent, two independent States, Pakistan and India, emerged in August, 1947. In view of geographyical, religious and historical links the people of Jammu & Kashmir State demanded freedom from he rule of Maharaja Hari Singh nd the accession of the state of Pakistan. The Maharaja, ignoring the wishes of the Muslim majority instead entered into an unfortunate conspiracy with Hindu leadership and acceded to India. This sparked the liberation movement of the Muslim population of the State against the Dogra and Indian forces in Kashmir, AS a result, a part of the state was liberated from the Dogra-cum-Indian domination in October 1947, and named Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

PEOPLE & CULTURE

The existing population is composed of races claiming to be descendents of Semetics, Mongoloid, Aryans, Persians, Turksand Arabs. The culture of districts of Mirpur and Kotli resembles that of the adjoining area of Punjab while district Muzaffarabad has its own distinctive culture. The people of Poonch , Palandri, Bagh, Mirpur, Bhimber & Kotli are militants. The people of the State are intelligent, ingenious, hard working, mobile and skillful

TORIST RESORT

Azad Kashmir is very rich in natural beauty. Its snow-covered peaks, dense forests, winding rivers, turbulant foaming streams, sweet- scented valleys, velvet green platues and climate varying from arctic to, tropical, all join together to make it an excellent tourist resort. Valleys like Neelum, Jhelum, Leepa, Rawalakote, Banjosa & Baghsar unfold delightful scenic beauty and provide a feast of pleasure to a discerning tourist’ eyes.

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copyrights of this website are reserved for Mr.Imran yousaf of Bhimber Azad Kashmir.

AZAD JAMMU & KASHMIR.

Objective: TO BRING KASHMIR AT YOUR DOORSTEP.
HISTORY

On the termination of British rule over the Sub-continent, two independent States, Pakistan and India, emerged in August, 1947. In view of geographyical, religious and historical links the people of Jammu & Kashmir State demanded freedom from he rule of Maharaja Hari Singh nd the accession of the state of Pakistan. The Maharaja, ignoring the wishes of the Muslim majority instead entered into an unfortunate conspiracy with Hindu leadership and acceded to India. This sparked the liberation movement of the Muslim population of the State against the Dogra and Indian forces in Kashmir, AS a result, a part of the state was liberated from the Dogra-cum-Indian domination in October 1947, and named Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

PEOPLE & CULTURE

The existing population is composed of races claiming to be descendents of Semetics, Mongoloid, Aryans, Persians, Turksand Arabs. The culture of districts of Mirpur and Kotli resembles that of the adjoining area of Punjab while district Muzaffarabad has its own distinctive culture. The people of Poonch , Palandri, Bagh, Mirpur, Bhimber & Kotli are militants. The people of the State are intelligent, ingenious, hard working, mobile and skillful

TORIST RESORT

Azad Kashmir is very rich in natural beauty. Its snow-covered peaks, dense forests, winding rivers, turbulant foaming streams, sweet- scented valleys, velvet green platues and climate varying from arctic to, tropical, all join together to make it an excellent tourist resort. Valleys like Neelum, Jhelum, Leepa, Rawalakote, Banjosa & Baghsar unfold delightful scenic beauty and provide a feast of pleasure to a discerning tourist’ eyes.

Copyrights

copyrights of this website are reserved for Mr.Imran yousaf of Bhimber Azad Kashmir.