How many peaks in Pakistan are higher than 8000 meters?

a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 8

Explanation of Peaks in Pakistan, Higher than 8000 meters:

There are five Peaks located in Pakistan with a height of over 8000 meters. These five peaks are also called “eight-thousanders“. Below are the details of these five peaks.

1. K2 – 8,611 meters
   The Second highest peak in the world.) K2 belongs to Karakoram range.
2. Nanga Parbat – 8,126 meters.
   This is the 9th highest peak in the world and It belongs to the Himalayan Range. It is famously known as killer mountain.
3. Gasherbrum I: It’s height is 8,080 meters and
   It is the 11th highest mountain in the world, and it lies in the Karakoram Range. This peak is also called Hidden Peak.
4. Broad Peak: 8,051 meters.
   This peak, part of the Karakoram range, is the 12th Highest peak in the world.
5. Gasherbrum II – 8,035 meters.
   It was originally surveyed as K4. it belongs to Karakoram range and is the 13th Highest peak in the world.

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