It is also here that perhaps the world’s most famous varieties of goats – cashmere – live. Cashmere goats are not a specific breed, but include any goats that have a unique, silky, soft inner coat that is six times finer than human hair, and which helps the goats survive the harsh, windy, and extreme climate of the region. Indeed, the region has a dearth of available water and experiences extreme wind and rapid changes in temperature. Without this harsh and dry – but unspoiled and unique – climate, goats would not develop their fine inner coat, which lies under the outer, coarser coat that repels the weather. Strong, light, and soft, this durable fiber provides excellent insulation without being bulky, and has been used to make fine clothes for generations.