Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)?Northern India, situated in the northwestern Himalayas
2. How many people live in Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)?Approximately 12.2 million people (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)?42,241 km²
4. What language do people speak in Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)?Urdu, Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, and English are among the official languages
5. What money is used in Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)?Indian Rupee (INR)
6. Which continent is Jammu and Kashmir (union territory) in?Asia

Union Territory: A federal territory in India directly administered by the Union Government, lacking the full statehood of a state.
Line of Control (LoC): The de facto border separating Indian-administered Kashmir from Pakistani-administered Kashmir, established after the 1947 war.
Horticulture: The branch of agriculture concerned with cultivated plants, particularly fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, a major economic sector in J&K.
Geopolitics: The study of the influence of geography on politics and international relations, highly relevant to J&K's regional context.