The first clue for today's Geo Quiz --- comes from the underbelly of a goat. We're talking about Pashimina, the soft, warm cashmere-like wool.
Pashmina shawls and scarves are woven in a remote northern region of India. They're made from the fleece of hardy Himalayan goats.
“It's a special kind of goat it's found in high altitude regions and it wears a special kind of fleece in winter which helps in braving cold, severe cold.â€
Pashimina goatsBut this winter has been especially hard on the goats. Deep drifts of snow are covering their pastures...and thousands of goats are beginning to starve. So we want you to name this region located in the disputed state of Jammu and Kashmir.
It's where the Karakorum Mountains rise up in the north and the Himalayas soar to the south. Once again, we're looking for the home of some goats who may have provided the wool for your winter scarf. Wrap yourself up in those clues, we'll be back with the answer in about 5 minutes.
