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Which Mountain Range is Primarily Located in India vs. Pakistan?

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The question is slightly ambiguous. It doesn't specify whether it's asking about a single mountain or a mountain range. Therefore, we'll address both interpretations.

Interpretation 1: Mountain Ranges

Pakistan has a significantly higher number of major mountain ranges than India. This is because Pakistan is situated within the Himalayan, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush mountain ranges. These ranges contain some of the world's highest peaks, including K2, the second-highest mountain globally. [Source: Answer provided] India also shares portions of the Himalayas, but Pakistan's geographic location results in a greater concentration of these extensive mountain systems. [Source: Karakoram - Wikipedia] The Karakoram range, for example, spans the border of Pakistan, China, and India. [Source: Karakoram - Wikipedia]

  • Pakistan: Himalayan, Karakoram, Hindu Kush
  • India: Primarily Himalayas (shares portions with other ranges)

Interpretation 2: Individual Mountains

Many mountains are located across the India-Pakistan border, particularly within the shared Himalayan range. Pinpointing a single mountain as exclusively belonging to one country or the other is difficult due to the complex borderlines. The specific location of many peaks within disputed territories complicates this further. [Source: Kashmir: Why India and Pakistan fight over it - BBC News]

To answer definitively, more specifics (e.g., a particular mountain name) are needed.

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