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• The second highest plateau in the world located in Pakistan is the Deosai Plains.
• Location: Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
• Height: ~4,114 meters above sea level
• Area: Around 3,000+ square kilometers
• Famous river/lake: Sheosar Lake
• Status: Deosai National Park
• It is known as the “Land of Giants” due to its high altitude and unique landscape.

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• The highest plateau in the world is the Tibetan Plateau.

Last verified on 09-06-2026

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• Location: Nepal–China (Tibet) border in the Himalayas
• Highest peak in the world: Mount Everest
• Height: 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft)
• Named after: Sir George Everest in 1856
• First successful expedition: 1953

Additional information:

• First climbers: Tenzing Norgay (Sherpa) & Sir Edmund Hillary – 1953
• First person to climb Everest twice: Nawang Gombu
• First Pakistani woman to summit Everest: Samina Baig – 2013
• Youngest Pakistani to summit Everest: Sheroze Kashif
• First blind Asian (3rd in world) to climb Everest: Zhang Hong
• Fastest woman to summit Everest: Tsang Yin-hung (Hong Kong) – 2021

Last updated 06 Nov 2026 by NA

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• The term “Bible Mountains” is generally associated with the mountains and highlands of the biblical lands, particularly Israel.
• Israel contains several mountains mentioned in the Bible, including Mount Carmel, Mount Tabor, and Mount Zion.

Last verified on 30-10-2026

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Explanation

• The Zagros Mountains extend for approximately 1,600 km (1,000 miles) across western and southwestern Iran.
• The range extends from northwestern Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz, with parts near the borders of Iraq and Turkey.
• Highest peak: Mount Dena

Last verified on 28-10-2026