Top 10 Interesting Facts about Jammu & Kashmir
Kashmir is an 86,000-square mile region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent.
Only 2% of Kashmiris want to join Pakistan.
Pakistan have been fighting over Kashmir since both countries gained their independence in 1947.
The Line of Control separating Indian and Pakistani
controlled parts of Kashmir is 435 miles (700 km) long.
India-controlled - One state, called Jammu and Kashmir, makes up
the southern and eastern portions of the region, totaling about 45% of Kashmir.
Pakistan-controlled - Three areas called Azad Kashmir, Gilgit and Baltistan
make up the northern and western portions of the region, totaling about 35% of Kashmir.
China-controlled - One area called Aksai Chin in
the northeastern part of the region, equaling 20% of Kashmir.
Pakistan has ceded 3,220 square miles in Kashmir to China.
Srinagar is the summer capital city in Jammu
and Kashmir state. Jammu is the winter capital.
The capital of Azad Kashmir is Muzaffarabad.
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