The Himalayas, the world's highest mountain range, is located in Southern Asia. The Karakoram, another major mountain range, is also located in Southern Asia. The Hindu Kush, Pamir, and Tien Shan mountain ranges are also located in Southern Asia.
Northern Asia is generally less mountainous than Southern Asia. The Ural Mountains are the longest mountain range in Northern Asia. The Altai Mountains and Verkhoyansk Range are also located in Northern Asia.