- Location: Asia
- Countries: India, Nepal, China, Pakistan, Bhutan
- Length: 2,400 km (1,500 miles)
- Width: 350 km (220 miles)
- Highest Peak: Mount Everest (8,848 m/29,029 ft)
- Other Peaks: K2 (8,611 m/28,251 ft), Kangchenjunga (8,586 m/28,169 ft), Lhotse (8,516 m/27,940 ft), Makalu (8,485 m/27,838 ft)
- Origin: Formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates
- Climate: Varies from tropical at the base to alpine at the higher elevations
- Vegetation: Varies from tropical rainforest to alpine meadows
- Animals: Includes snow leopard, Himalayan tahr, Tibetan antelope, musk deer, red panda, and various bird species
- People: Includes Sherpa, Tibetan, and other ethnic groups
- Religion: Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam
- Economy: Includes agriculture, tourism, and mountaineering
