Khunjerab Pass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Khunjerab Pass |
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Khunjerab Pass viewed from the Pakistani side
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| Elevation | 4,693 m (15,397 ft) |
| Traversed by |  Karakoram Highway |
| Location | Pakistan - administered Gilgit–Baltistan / Xinjiang, China |
| Range | Karakoram Range |
| Coordinates | 36°51′00″N 75°25′40″E / 36.85000°N 75.42778°E |
 Location in Pakistan
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Khunjerab Pass is a very high mountain pass located in the Karakoram Mountains. It sits right on the northern border of Pakistan and the southwestern border of China. This pass is important because it connects these two countries through a tough mountain range. It is about 4,693 metres or 15,397 feet high, which is like being on top of a very tall mountain!
The World's Highest Border Crossing
The Khunjerab Pass holds a special record: it is the highest paved international border crossing in the entire world. It is also the highest point along the famous Karakoram Highway. Imagine driving on a road that goes so high up!
Because it is so high, the pass often gets covered in snow during the winter. This means that big trucks usually cannot use the pass from November 30 to May 1. All vehicles are typically stopped from December 30 to April 1. This helps keep everyone safe when the weather is bad.
An interesting fact about this border is how traffic changes. In Pakistan, cars drive on the left side of the road. But in China, they drive on the right side. So, right at the Khunjerab Pass, drivers have to switch sides!
You can also find the highest ATM (Automated Teller Machine) in the world on the Pakistani side of the Khunjerab Pass. It is amazing to think you can get cash from a machine so high up in the mountains!
Images for kids
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The snow leopard, an endangered species, is found in the Khunjerab National Park
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Road sign giving distances to cities in Pakistan
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Khunjerab Pass, border crossing between China and Pakistan
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Khunjerab Pass Road
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Chinese and Pakistani soldiers at Khunjerab Pass
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China–Pakistan friendship monument near the border
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See also
In Spanish: Paso de Khunjerab para niños
