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Mount K2 is the second -highest mountain on Earth. It is part of the Karakorum Range. It is located on the China–Pakistan border between Baltistan in the Gilgit-Baltistan r egion of northern Pakistan. K2, at 8,611 meters above sea level. K-2 is Also Known As Godwin Austin. 'K' standing for Karakoram. K2 mountain was first measured by Godwin Austen in 1856. The Silk Route i s also known as the Karakoram Highway. Additional information: The first highest mountain on Earth is Mount Everest. It is located in Nepal . The new height of Mount Everest is 8,848.86m (29,032 feet). Mount Everest was named after George Everest in 1856.
