Encyclopedia

Muzaffarabad

Muzaffarabad (moozŭf 'furäbäd") [key], town, NW Kashmir, at the confluence of the Jhelum and Neelam rivers. It is the chief city and capital of Azad Kashmir, which is administered by Pakistan. Muzaffarabad is a trading center. Much of the city was destroyed by an earthquake in 2005.

The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2007, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.

More on Muzaffarabad from Fact Monster:

  • Kashmir - Kashmir Kashmir , region and former princely state, 85,714 sq mi (222,236 sq km), NW India, NE ...
  • Encyclopedia: Pakistan and Bangladesh Political Geography - Encyclopeadia articles concerning Pakistan and Bangladesh Political Geography.
  • Pakistan - Information on Pakistan — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the national flag.
  • December 2008 Current Events - December 2008 Current Events Here are the key news events of the month organized into three ...
  • India - Information on India — geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the national flag.

See more Encyclopedia articles on: Pakistan and Bangladesh Political Geography