The Himalayas are the greatest mountain range on Earth.
The vast sweep of peaks runs for 2,400 km (1,500 miles) crossing or abutting five countries, and separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The chain is also home to the planet’s highest peaks, including Mount Everest.
Their name translates from Sanskrit as “abode of the snow”, a name that seems appropriate for the largest body of snow and the highest concentration of glaciers outside of the polar regions.
See full Article: http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20130122-himalayas-water-towers-of-asia
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