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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Karakoram is a great mountain range in the Trans-Himalayan system of South and Central Asia, hosting K2 and the longest glaciers outside the polar regions.
- How does the Karakoram Range differ from the Himalayas in Indian physiography?
- Which major peaks and glaciers lie in the Karakoram?
- What is the Karakoram Anomaly?
- Why is the Karakoram strategically significant for India?

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The Karakoram is a great mountain range in the Trans-Himalayan system of South and Central Asia, hosting K2 and the longest glaciers outside the polar regions.

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