Write a short note on the people of Ladakh?
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Ladakh is a region in northern India. It is located between the Kunlun mountain range in the north and the main Himalayas to the south. Ladakh is well-known for its remote mountain scenery. It is inhabited by a mix of Indo-Aryan and Tibetan people. Their language is an archaic dialect of the Tibetan language. It is sometimes called "Little Tibet", because it has been strongly influenced by Tibetan culture. Ladakh is one of the least populated regions in the area.
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The people of Ladakh ethnically and culturally differ from people in the rest of India. The features and physique of the people of Ladakh resemble with those in Tibet and Central Asia.
Majority of people are Buddhist by faith. Muslim and Hindu constitute the thin minorities. Traditionally, they led a nomadic pastoral life. Now –a-days, majority of people depend upon agriculture Along The Indus River. Barley, wheat, buckwheat, peas, rapeseed and beans are the main agricultural crops. Apples and apricots are grown in warmer regions at low altitudes.
Another occupation of the people is sheep-rearing. The herdsmen are called Chang-pas. They live in tents leading a nomadic life in search of better pastures. They fleece the heard for fabricating famous Kashmiri Pashmina shawls. Some people are in trade for wool or the finished products. The traders travel long distances to get good prices for their wares and like shawls, rock salt, dry fruits, and semi-precious stones. In return, they buy tea, tobacco, grain, sugar, and other essential goods.