Kunlun Mountains
mountain range in China
Kunlun is a mountain range in China. Lots of people argue how big the mountain range is. The tallest mountain is called Kunlun Goddess and is 7,167 metres tall. There are also lots of volcanoes, one of them is the tallest in Asia. The volcano is 5,808 metres tall and last erupted in 1951.
Kunlun Mountains | |
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崑崙山 | |
![]() Western Kunlun Shan | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Kunlun Goddess |
Elevation | 7,167 m (23,514 ft) |
Naming | |
Native name | Kūnlún Shān (Chinese) |
Geography | |
Country | China |
Region | Tibet, Qinghai, Xinjiang |
Range coordinates | 36°N 84°E / 36°N 84°E |
Borders on | Gobi Desert |