Barogil From the river Shayok almost 500 km stretches Karakorum.Mountain system captures just three countries: Pakistan, India and China.He is one of the highest massifs in the world.Its total area is 77 thousand. Km2.Length - 476 km, width - 466 km.Mountains surround the two thousand glaciers.The area, which is covered with ice, stretched out on the 15 th. Km2.
Karakorum Karakorum - mountain range, which reaches a height of 5500 m. It is located between the Himalayas and Pamir, Hindu Kush continues.
Thanks to a pair of ridges - Changchenmo and Pangong - it connects to the eastern part of the Tibetan Plateau.From the Himalayas Karakoram mountain range of Ladakh connected.
One of the peaks of the array by its height second only to Mount Everest.Chogori stretched to 8611 m. Many peaks of the Karakoram have a height of more than 7 thous. M. Alongside them are eight thousanders: Hidden, Broad Peak and others.They are located on the Baltoro glacier.Thanks to this mountain system, it has the most beautiful view.
name of the mountain system
from Turkish array name translates as "black scree," which is not exactly the best name for the shining snow area.In fact, he named Karakorum was so because of the pass, which is between Aghilom and Dansagom.There really are dark slopes.British sources adhere writing "Karakoram", but if you pay attention to the Turkic spelling, it is wise to sound exactly is using the Russian-speaking countries.
Indigenous people often use the word "Mustag" when they talk about these mountains.However, only they understand the meaning of this word.In fact, you can not use it separately, since it means "icebergs" that can be said about a lot of arrays.In the last century there was disagreement about the legitimacy of the title, however, they were eliminated after a special conference of scientists.
Separation Karakorum to areas
Karakorum - the mountains, divided into 4 complete parts: Agil-Karakoram and the large Karakorum, which unites East, Central and West zone.
Most of the Western District is located next to the River Hunza, and the Karakorum Highway.To it also may include several regions: haramosh, Panmah, ridges Rakaposhi, Maztag and Karun Koh, Batura glacier and others.All of these parts, except Muztag are under the control of Pakistan.
Central Karakorum is located east of the junction and Muztag Hispar near Braldu and Panmah.Part of the belt, as well as the West, belongs to Pakistan, and the ridge area Skamri Baltoro controlled by the People's Republic of China and the rest of the territory - India.Central Karakorum - the mountain peaks that have more than 7, occasionally - 8 thous. M.
eastern region located between the ridges and the Baltoro Muztagh Saltoro, Masherbrum through glaciers Urdok.He was all, except Siachen Muztang, controlled by India.There is much less than the peaks that are seventhousander.They were less than 40.
Relief mountain system has a deep and sharp shapes.For example, in the western part are the greatest in the world of the foot.
Agil-Karakoram
Located in China Agil-Karakorum.Mountain system has dissected ridge.Apex area are alpine species, their height 7 th. M. The array stretches more than 200 km in the direction Raskemdari.
largest glacier of the area is near the Saryktag.Its length - 17 km.This glaciation areas that are more than 9 km, Agil-Karakoram occur very often.
Precipitation here come from the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, together with cyclones.Indian summer monsoon, which usually comes in an array in a weakened form, and the local area does not suffer from the typical weather.It is this nature of Agil-Karakorum is quite different than in other northern parts.
The animals here are found rabbits, goats, birds - hoopoe, and the jackdaw ular.
Facts about Karakorum
first word "Karakorum" was related only to a small pass that exists to this day at the border of India and China.Later tourists who visited here, this name spread on the whole system.
Karakorum - mountain system, so in this area it is difficult to grow cereals.Because the people who live here, are constantly changing dried fruits and vegetables grain in other parts of Central Asia.
Karakoram Highway was built not long, however, for its construction had to spend more than $ 3 billion.And no wonder, because this place has become the most popular among travelers.The cycling route is appreciated by all the tourists.
Only one pass allows you to cross it by car.Its name - Khunjerab.
word "Muztagh" quickly entered the lives of indigenous people.However, they only called only one small ridge of Karakorum.The remaining peaks are referred to as Hispar Muztagh, Baltoro Muztagh, and so on. D.
Legends and small chronicles state that the first inhabitants who settled near the mountain range, have become Mamo single and Khadija (his wife).
Glaciers are located in this area, not decrease, in comparison with others.It can be argued that they are covered with a layer of too large rock fragments, and the light falls on them.
Any climber wants to conquer the Trango Towers.This is the most difficult route in the world, and his passing is a significant event.
For several years Batura glacier is advancing three times already and the same time to retreat.It is held within its borders thanks to the constant power supply.Precipitation at the height of his abundant.However, the base of the ice tends to melt.During the year approximately 18 m of ice turns to water.
mountain systems of Central Asia
Central Asia is rich in mountain systems.Most of them are the highest in the world.For example, here are the Himalaya to the main summit of Everest.
of Tien Shan, Pamir, Hindu Kush are the largest on the planet, and they are located in South and Central Asia.
first adjustment array can be called the Himalayas.They cross the Indus, the Ganges and the Tibetan Plateau.Bordering the Hindu Kush.The length of the mountain range is 2400 km, width - 300 km.There are more than 120 peaks, and most of them has a height of not less than 7 thousand. M. About a dozen of the mountains rise by 8 thous. M.
second place in Asia takes the Karakoram mountain range.On the map you can see it with the naked eye.The average height of the mountain is more than 6 thousand. Meters. It can be seen as seventhousanders and eight thousanders: Chogori, Gasherbrum and others.
length of the array is considered to Kunlun.It is on the north side bypasses the Tibetan plateau.Its length - more than 2,500 km, width - 600 km.The highest point is the Aksai Chin.Its height is 7760 m.
Pamir - the largest mountain system.It crosses China, Afghanistan, Tajikistan.The height of its highest point - 7719 m. It is called Kongur.
South Central Asia is the Hindu Kush mountains.The length of 1 thousand. Km, the width varies from 40 to 400 km.The highest point is Tirich Mir.Its height is 7690 m.
Climate
Karakorum Karakorum, the highest point of which is different from the other peaks climate allows some locations to engage in economic activity.In these areas, warm and dry.High mountains pattern changes significantly: air temperature not higher than -50 C, rain falls here are many, and generally, they appear as a solid.Atlantic and the Mediterranean - the main sources.Most precipitation falls in the southern and western parts, less - in the north and east.Snow depth varies too.
Flora and fauna
Karakorum on the map does not transfer all their beauty.If you see it live, then immediately open all the appeal and charm of the surrounding landscape.
At an altitude of 2800 m there are desert areas, which occasionally can be found Reaumur, ephedra or kalidium.Large areas devoid of any vegetation.Thickets are found only near the Raskemdari and all its tributaries.It grows barberry, you can see the poplar.
desert-steppe landscapes are at an altitude of 3 thousand. M. The growing feather, typichak, eurotia.Slightly above are mountain steppes, in places where a large amount of precipitation falls, and there is high humidity, meets meadow with cobresia.Still above can stumble upon teresken and sagebrush desert zone.
southern slope rich in forests, usually the highest number of territory is pine.Cedar, willow and poplar are also not uncommon here.Along the water streams are steppes and alpine meadows.
animals are less.You can see the tour, goats, yaks, antelopes.In some places donkeys are found.Bear, leopard, various species of rodents - it's all about the Karakorum.Among the birds found Pallas sand grouse, eagles, hawks.At a height of less than 5 thous. M live falcon and hawk.At the foot of
people grow a variety of crops.
