GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Himalayas
The Himalayas form a great mountain arc south of the Tibetan Plateau. Their continental role links tectonics, atmospheric circulation and river systems across South Asia.
Fast Facts
- The range developed through convergence of India and Eurasia.
- Everest lies on the Nepal–China border.
- Major drainage systems cross or originate around the mountain arc.
Connected lessons
- HimalayasMap, explanation and practice
- High Asia to the lowlandsGuided exploration
- Orient through major systemsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Ural MountainsRelated places
- Hindu KushRelated places
- Tibetan PlateauRelated places
- Indus systemRelated places
- Ganga–Brahmaputra–Meghna systemRelated places
- AndesCompare with
- Nile RiverRelated places
- New GuineaRelated places