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How high are K2 and Nanga Parbat?

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Both K2 and Nanga Parbat are among the world's highest peaks and are located within the Pakistani-administered region of Kashmir. Their elevations are as follows:123

K2: Standing at 28,251 feet (8,611 meters), it is the second highest mountain in the world.143
Nanga Parbat: Reaching a height of 26,660 feet (8,126 meters), it is situated in the western Himalayas.23