K2, standing at 8,611 meters (28,251 feet), is the highest point in Pakistan. It's located in the Karakoram Range, on the Sino-Pakistani border in Gilgit-Baltistan. This makes K2 the second-highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest.
K2: The Second Highest Mountain Globally
- Location: Karakoram Range, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan/China border.
- Altitude: 8,611 meters (28,251 feet)
- Significance: K2 is renowned for its extreme difficulty to climb, earning it the nickname "Savage Mountain." It's considered one of the deadliest mountains in the world.
The Karakoram Range, where K2 is situated, is home to numerous other peaks exceeding 7,000 meters. Pakistan boasts a significant number of high-altitude mountains, highlighting its position in one of the world's most impressive mountain regions. This contributes to diverse geographical features and challenges, impacting various aspects of life in these regions, such as the higher incidence of childhood pneumonia at high altitudes. Even logistical aspects, like the placement of ATMs, are affected by these extreme altitudes, as demonstrated by the world's highest ATM situated at the Khunjerab Pass.
While many other high peaks exist within Pakistan, K2 remains the undisputed highest point.
