K2 is also known as "Kangchenjunga" because it is part of the broader context of mountain naming conventions. The name "K2" comes from its designation in the Karakoram mountain range, where it was the second peak to be surveyed. The alternative name reflects its significance in the local culture and geography. Additionally, "K2" is often used in climbing and mountaineering communities for practical identification.
The other English name for K2 is Mount Godwin-Austen
K2, the second-highest mountain in the world, was originally designated as "K2" by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in the mid-19th century, with "K" standing for the Karakoram range and "2" indicating it was the second peak measured. It was also informally known as "Chhogori" by local Balti people, which means "King of Mountains." The name "K2" stuck in the mountaineering community due to its simplicity, while "Chhogori" reflects the cultural significance of the mountain in the region.
K2, the second-highest mountain in the world, received its name from the designation given by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in the mid-19th century. The mountain was initially labeled as "K2" because it was the second peak in the Karakoram range to be measured. The name was later popularized, and despite the fact that local names exist, K2 remains its most widely recognized designation.
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Everest: 8,848 metres K2: 8,611 metres
The other English name for K2 is Mount Godwin-Austen
K2 is another name for Mount Everest.
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The K2 mountain is present in the Karakorum range, a part of the Himalayan range, and therefore is name K2. Some other mountains in the range are also named in the same way. Another name of K2 is Godwin Austin.Hope this helps!
K2, the second-highest mountain in the world, was originally designated as "K2" by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in the mid-19th century, with "K" standing for the Karakoram range and "2" indicating it was the second peak measured. It was also informally known as "Chhogori" by local Balti people, which means "King of Mountains." The name "K2" stuck in the mountaineering community due to its simplicity, while "Chhogori" reflects the cultural significance of the mountain in the region.
K2, the second-highest mountain in the world, received its name from the designation given by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in the mid-19th century. The mountain was initially labeled as "K2" because it was the second peak in the Karakoram range to be measured. The name was later popularized, and despite the fact that local names exist, K2 remains its most widely recognized designation.
The other name is the "Savage Mountain" The link has some history about K2.
The name of the ionic compound K2(CrO4) is potassium chromate.
you can often find another name given to Myanmar on a map what is it?
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