Jammu and Kashmir is located in northern India in the Himalayan region, with an area of 222,236 km2. Its latitude is 33.2778° N and longitude is 75.3412° E. The region has a diverse climate from subtropical in Jammu to more moderate in Kashmir, with temperatures ranging from 14 to 45 degrees Celsius. Jammu and Kashmir has a rich cultural heritage with influences from Kashmir, Jammu, and Ladakh regions.