Rajadom of Jammu

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The Rajadom of Jammu
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state flag coat of arms
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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
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Independence ???
Area ??? km²
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Population (2001) ???
Ethnicities ??? 53%
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Currency 1 Himalayan Rupee (Rs) = 20 sukaa (?) = 240 paisa (?)
Time zone CET UTC+
Telephone Code ???
Registration
Aviation ???
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Radio prefix ???
Organizations Himalayan Confederacy
Sports
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Texts in bold print are points of departure.

History

More Detailed History

Toponymy

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

Lo is bordered by on the:

North: Tibet
West: Nepal (Mugu, Jumla)
Southwest: Nepal (Jajarkot)
South: Nepal (Rukum, Myagdi, Kaski)
Southeast: Nepal (Lamjung)
East: Nepal (Gorkha)

The Rajahdom of Lo is contiguous with *here's* Nepali districts of Mustang, Dolpo, and Manang.

Climate

Economy

Demographics

Culture

National symbols

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

Infrastructure

Education

Flora and fauna