PAKISTAN
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Important Facts About the Geography of Pakistan
- Pakistan consists of a very diverse geographic environment, including the highest mountains, lowlands, rivers, coasts, plains, plateaus, and deserts
- The Northernmost section of Pakistan features some of the tallest mountains and mountain ranges in the World, including the K2 peak and the Himalayas, Hindu Kush, and Karakoram ranges
- The Eastern portion of the country is dominated by the Indus River and the plains surrounding it
- In the West, along the border with Afghanistan, smaller mountains and plateaus abound
- In the South, the coastline meets the Indian Ocean