Kashmir Valley
intermontane valley in Jammu and Kashmir, bounded on the southwest by the Pir Panjal Range and on the northeast by the main Himalayas
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Summary
Kashmir Valley is a valley[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of valley entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,093 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Jammu and Kashmir[3]
- Country: India[4]
- Located in or next to body of water: Jhelum River[5]
- Commons category: Kashmir Valley[6]
- Elevation above sea level: 1850 m[7]
- Area: 15,948 km²[8]
- Mountain range: Pir Panjal[9]
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Cultural Significance
Things named for Kashmir Valley include Cashmere[10], a city in the United States[11], in United States[12], founded in 1904[13].
Why It Matters
Kashmir Valley has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[14] It is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[15]
Entities named for it include Cashmere[10], a city in the United States[11], in United States[12], founded in 1904[13].