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North: Kashmir<br> | North: Kashmir<br> | ||
East: Ladakh | East: Ladakh | ||
Southeast: [[Maharajah of Nepal|Nepal]] | |||
South: Samraj<br> | |||
Southwest: Rajputana<br> | |||
West: Sikh R.S. | |||
==Climate== | ==Climate== | ||
Revision as of 17:57, 3 October 2010
| [[]] map of United Rajadom of Jammu and Kashmir | |
| Capital | Jammu |
| Government | constitutional monarchy |
| Head of State | His Royal Highness |
| Head of Government | ??? |
| Demonym | ??? |
| Religions | |
| Official | Buddhism |
| Other | Hinduism |
| Languages | |
| Official | Dogri |
| Other | Nepali |
| Founding | ??? |
| Independence | ??? |
| Area | ??? km² ??? mi² |
| Population (2001) | ??? |
| Ethnicities | ??? 53% ??? 25% ??? 12% ??? 10% |
| Currency | 1 Himalayan Rupee (Rs) = 20 sukaa (?) = 240 paisa (?) |
| Time zone | CET UTC+ |
| Telephone Code | ??? |
| Registration | |
| Aviation | ??? |
| Amateur radio | ??? |
| Radio prefix | ??? |
| Organizations | Himalayan Confederacy |
| Sports | |
| Official | ??? |
| Other | ??? |
Texts in bold print are points of departure.
History
More Detailed History
Toponymy
According to legend, Jammu was founded by Raja Jamboolochan in the 14th century BCE. During one of his hunting campaigns he reached the Tawi River where he saw a goat and a lion drinking water at the same place. The king was impressed and decided to set up a town after his name, Jamboo. With the passage of time, the name was corrupted and became Jammu.
Government
Provinces (anchal)
| Province | Capital | Area | Population | Prefectures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang | Jomsom | 3,573 km² | 29,545 (2001) | 15 | slightly larger than *here's* Luxemburg |
| Dolpa | Dunai | 7,889 km² | (2001) | 19 | about the size of *here's* Slovenia |
| Manang | Chame | 2,246 km² | 9,587 (2001) | 14 | slightly smaller than *here's* Isle of Majorca |
- Thus, the total area of the rajadom is 13,708 km², about the size of *here's* Montenegro.
- The 15 Mustang prefectures are Chhonkup, Lomanthan, Chhoser, Chanang, Sukkang, Dhami, Chhusang, Kagbeni, Jhong, Muktinath, Marpha, Tukuche, Kowang, Junjo, and Lete.
- The 14 Manang prefectures are Fu, Nar, Thoche, Tanki Manang, Khangsar, Bhraka, Nyawal, Gyasu, Manang, Pisang, Chame, Tachi Bogarcchap, Thoche, Dharapani.
- The 19 Dolpa prefectures are Bhijar, Saddang, Tinje, Phoksundo, Dho,Chhenka, Mukot, Sakartana, Dunai, Lawan, Raha, Tripunakot, Likhu, Pahada, Lohai, Kalika, Narku, Rimi, Sarmi.
Geography
Borders
Jammu is bordered by on the:
North: Kashmir
East: Ladakh
Southeast: Nepal
South: Samraj
Southwest: Rajputana
West: Sikh R.S.
Climate
Economy
Demographics
Culture
National symbols
- National mammal 1: argali (Ovis ammon hodgsoni)
- National mammal 2: Asian Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus)
- National bird: Western tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus]
- National flower: Heart-lip Lady's slipper (Cypripedium cordigerum)
- National tree: Almond (Prunus dulcis]]
- For a crest,
- National aviation roundel:
- National instrument: Wikipedia:
Lotian holidays
(Dates in italics are postponed)
| Date | Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 February | Losar | New Year | |
| 21 February | The King's Birthday | ||
| 28 February | Chotrul Duchen | Butter Lamp Festival (2010 only) | |
| 21 March | The King's Birthday | Father's Day | |
| 27 May | Suga Dawa Duchen | The Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment, and Parinirvana (2010 only) | |
| 21 June | Guru Rinpoche's Birthday | ||
| 15 July | Chokhor Duchen | The Buddha's First Sermon (2010 only) | |
| 24 August | Ulambana | Ancestor Day (2010 only) | |
| 23 September | Thri-bab | Blessed Rainy Day (2010 only) | |
| 17 October | Dashain | Victory of the Goddess Durga (2010 only) | |
| 29 October | Lhabab Duchen | The Buddha's Descent to Earth (2010 only)) | |
| 6 November | The King's Coronation |
