The Himalayas, or Himalaya, is a mountain range in Asia, separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The range has some of the Earth's highest peaks, including the highest, Mount Everest. More than 100 peaks exceeding elevations of 7,200 m above sea level lie in the Himalayas.
Elevation: 8,848.86 m (29,031.7 ft)
Peak: Mount Everest, Nepal, China
Length: 2,400 km (1,500 mi)
Countries: Bhutan · China · India · Nepal · Pakistan
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