High Asia

High Asia, nicknamed the Roof of the World, refers to some of the highest regions of the world, centred around the Tibetan Plateau. Formed by the collision of into Eurasia around 50 million years ago, the spectacular high-altitude region is home to the world's tallest peaks, including .
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  • Type: region
  • Description: geographic region that includes the Asian mountain ranges surrounding the Tibetan Plateau
  • Also known as: “High mountain Asia”, “High-mountain Asia”, and “HMA”

High Asia

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In Other Languages

From German to Northern Frisian—“High Asia” goes by many names.
  • German: “High Mountain Asia”
  • German: “HMA”
  • German: “Hochasien”
  • Italian: “Alta Asia”
  • Northern Frisian: “Hindukusch-Himalaya-Regiuun”
  • Northern Frisian: “Huuch Aasien”

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