Physical Features of Pakistan
Pakistan is divided into six major physical divisions
1) Hamalayas
The western most parts of the Himalayas fall in Pakistan. The sub-Himalayas – the southernmost ranges – do not rise to great heights (600 – 1200 Metres above sea level.). The Lesser Himalayas lie to the north of the sub-Himalayas and rise to 1,800 – 4,600.meters above sea level The Great Himalayas are located north of the Lesser Himalayas. They attain snowy heights (of more than 4,600 m).
The Karakoram Ranges in the extreme north rise to an average height of 6,100 m. Mount Goodwin Austin (K-2) the second highest peak in the world is 8,610 m and located in the Karakorams.