High Asia

High Asia, nicknamed the Roof of the World, refers to some of the highest regions of the world, formed by the collision of into Eurasia around 50 million years ago.
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  • Region
  • Description: geographic region that includes the Asian mountain ranges surrounding the Tibetan Plateau
  • Also known as
    “High mountain Asia”
    “HMA”
  • Location:
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In Other Languages

From German to Northern Frisian—“High Asia” goes by many names.
High Mountain AsiaGerman
HMAGerman
HochasienGerman
Alta AsiaItalian
Hindukusch-Himalaya-RegiuunNorthern Frisian
Huuch AasienNorthern Frisian
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