SIACHEN GLACIER Flashcards
in which mountain system does it lie?
Karakoram Range system in western Himalayas.
siachen location
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meaning of word?
In Balti language it means the place of roses.
significance
- It is the highest battle field in the world
- Pakistan tried to capture(1984) -> India launched Operation meghdoot
- world’s highest helipad built by India at Point Sonam,
- home to rare species of snow leopard, brown bear etc