Kashmir

Kashmir is a region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. The term Kashmir historically described the valley just to the south of the westernmost end of the Himalayan range. Politically, however, the term 'Kashmir' describes a much larger area which includes the regions of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh.

Demographics

In 1941 the Hindus represented 15 % of the population. In 1991 they only represented 0.1 % of Kashmir's population. http://ikashmir.net/history/teng.html

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In 1989, the total population of Kashmiri pundits was approximately 425,000. Only 15,000 Kashmiri Pundits still stay in the valley. http://www.armyinkashmir.org/v2/articles/art_pandit.shtml

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Business centres in the Kashmir valley:

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Srinagar

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Anantnag

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Baramulla

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Sopore

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