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Gasherbrum I

mountain, Asia
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Gasherbrum I is a prominent mountain located in the Karakoram Range in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Baltistan region of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. It stands at an elevation of 26,470 feet (8,068 meters), making it the second-highest peak in the Karakoram Range and the eleventh-highest mountain in the world. Gasherbrum I is situated southeast of K2, the second-highest mountain globally. The region experiences a harsh climate with minimal precipitation and is home to several glaciers. The local inhabitants are primarily Baltis, Muslim tribes of Tibetan origin.12

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