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Vast mountain system of central Asia, extending from the Indian states of Kashmir in the west to Assam in the east, covering the southern part of Tibet, Nepal, Sikkim, and Bhutan. It is the highest mountain range in the world, with more than 100 peaks reaching heights over 7,300 m/24,000 ft; its name means ‘abode of snow’. The two highest peaks are Mount Everest and K2. Other peaks include Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Annapurna, and Nanga Parbat, all over 8,000 m/26,000 ft.

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