Heinz-Murray 2E.book

14 Part I: Land and Language

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Map 1.1 Physical map of Asia.
Box 1.1 The Highest Mountains in the World
The highest mountains in the world are in the ranges created by the collision of
India and Eurasia: the Himalayas, Hindu Kush, Pamir, Kunlun Shan, and Tien Shan.
Country Elevation in feet
Everest China-Nepal 29,029
K2 China-Pakistan 28,251
Kanchenjunga India-Nepal 28,207
Dhaulagiri Nepal 26,811
Annapurna Nepal 26,503
Muztag China 25,338
Tirich Mir Pakistan 25,230
Pik Kommuniza Tajikistan 24,590
Pobeda Peak China-Kyrgystan 24,406