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• The average height of the Balochistan Plateau is about 600 to 900 meters above sea level.
• It is the largest plateau in Pakistan.
• The region is mostly dry, mountainous, and arid.

Last verified on 23-06-2026

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• Nanga Parbat is considered the most dangerous peak in Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Due to its high fatality rate and extreme climbing difficulty.
• It is also known as the “Killer Mountain.”
• Height: 8,126 meters
• Range: Himalayas
• First successful climb: 1953 (Hermann Buhl)

Last verified on 13-06-2026

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Explanation

• Reko Diq is one of the largest copper and gold reserves in the world.
• It is located in Chagai District, Balochistan, Pakistan.
• The deposits were discovered in 1969.
• It is a planned mining project aimed at extracting copper and gold.
• Project Developer: Tethyan Copper Company

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• The Karakoram Range is a mountain range between China and Pakistan, extending to India and Afghanistan.
• It is famous for K2 (8611 m), the second-highest peak in the world.

Additional information:

• Major Pass: Khunjerab Pass (connects Pakistan & China)
• Famous Road: Karakoram Highway (Pakistan-China link)

Last verified on 07-03-2026