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~The Himalayas~

General Info~

*The mountains formed a barrier between the Plateau of tibet to the north and the alluvial plains of the indian subcontinent south.  

* Include the highest mountains in the world with over 110 peaks rising above 24,000 feet.

*They stretch about 1,550 miles long (2,500 km)

Effects~

positive-

*Provided a                    | protection barrier and| kept invaders out          |

negative-

*Made trade and travel to and from other countries very difficult

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