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1. Hi! This is Jammu and Kashmir The place compared to heaven.

2. Climate of Jammu & Kashmir • The climates of the various regions of Jammu and Kashmir are influenced mainly by position and altitude. • In the Vale of Kashmir, the summers are fresh and the nights are brisk. While, Kashmir is affected by the monsoons, Ladakh is never touched by the monsoons. • The best season to visit Jammu and Kashmir is between September and April.

3. Introduction to Jammu & Kashmir Founded October 26, 1947 Summer Capital Srinagar Winter Capital Jammu Area 2,22,236 Km² Population 12.55 million Languages spoken Dogri , Hindi, Punjabi, Kashmiri, Urdu and English Neighboring States Himachal Pradesh, Punjab

4. Geography of Jammu & Kashmir Geographically, the region falls into three regions Jammu, the Kashmir valley and Ladakh. • The vegetation is very thin and comprises of thorny bushes and watercourses.

5. Rivers River Chenab River Indus River Jhelum

6. Lakes Dal lake Wular lake Manasbal Lake

7. • The flora of Himalayan Kashmir comprises about 3,054 species. • The flora of the Jammu district comprises 506 species. • The fauna of Jammu and Kashmir is diverse due to its unique location and climatic condition. • About 16% of the Indian mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and butterflies are presented in the state. Flora and Fauna of J ammu and Kashmir

8. Wildlife in Jammu and Kashmir Kashmir Jammu Ladakh hangol tahr Ibex Musk deer goral Nayan ibex Spotted deer Shapu serow Barking deer Golden eagle Black bear markhor Wild yak Brown bear ibex Snow leopard Snow leopard Common leopard Pallas cat

9. • The cuisine of Kashmir is very rich. One of the famous meals of Kashmir is the Wazwan. • Wazwan is a formal meal to mark a special occasion. • The dessert is usually Phirni and Kahwah. Kahwah is the green tea, flavored with saffron , cardamom and almonds. Cuisine of Jammu Kashmir Wazwan Phirni Kahwah

10. Only 20% of Jammu and Kashmir is cultivated with intensive farming. About 80% of the people depend on agriculture. • Saffron, the most famous spice is only produced in the Vale of Kashmir. • The 'Cashmere' wool is obtained from the sheep, goats and yaks . Economy

11. Festivals Bahu mela

12. By B asava and Balaji Special thanks to Ms.Shahana