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- DictionaryKa·ra·ko·ram/ˌkerəˈkôrəm/
- 1. a mountain system in central Asia that extends more than 300 miles (480 km) southeast from Afghanistan to Kashmir and that forms part of the borders of India and Pakistan with China. One of the highest mountain systems in the world, it consists of a group of parallel ranges that form a westward continuation of the Himalayas, with many peaks over 26,000 feet (7,900 m), the highest being K2.
3 days ago · Pronunciation of Karakoram with 3 audio pronunciations, 10 synonyms, 1 meaning, 8 translations and more for Karakoram.
4 days ago · The Karakoram (/ ˌ k ɑːr ə ˈ k ɔːr əm, ˌ k ær-/) is a mountain range in the Kashmir region spanning the border of Pakistan, China, and India, with the northwestern extremity of the range extending to Afghanistan and Tajikistan.
May 21, 2024 · Completed in 1979 and opened to the public in 1985, the Karakoram Highway, formally known as the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, is a 1,300km road which links Hasan Abdal (located a few kilometers beyond Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan) with Kashgar, the second most important city in Xinjiang province, China.
4 days ago · Ladakh (/ l ə ˈ d ɑː k /) is a ... Ladak is its pronunciation in several Tibetan dialects. ... The Karakoram Range in Ladakh is not as mighty as in Baltistan.
1 day ago · The Himalayan mountain range stretches across Kashmir and northern Pakistan, while the Karakoram Range lies to the north, adjacent to the Himalayas. These ranges are known for their stunning peaks and breathtaking landscapes.
May 14, 2024 · The Karakoram Highway (KKH) is a highway in Pakistan that runs through the Karakoram mountain range, connecting Pakistan and China. The highway has been called the eighth wonder of the world, crossing through the ancient Silk Road.
4 days ago · The Karakoram Range, located in northern Pakistan and extending into India and China, is renowned for its rugged terrain and significant peaks. Key highlights: K2: The range's highest peak ...
