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The "Roof of the world" is a metaphoric description of the highest point/region in the world. It is also known as "High Asia".

The "roof of the world" describe a group of mountains called Pamir Mountains, which are located in the Himalayas.

"Roof of the world" was a rough translation from Ancient Persian texts describing the mountains.

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What country is known as the roof of the world?

No country is known as the roof of the world, but mount Everest has been refered to as such in Nepal.


Which country is known has roof of the world?

Nepal is often referred to as the "roof of the world" because it is home to the highest mountain on Earth, Mount Everest. Nepal's mountainous terrain and numerous peaks over 8,000 meters contribute to this nickname.


What region of china is known as the roof of the world?

Tibet is known as the "roof of the world" due to its high elevation on the Tibetan Plateau, averaging over 4,500 meters (14,800 feet) above sea level. This region is known for its stunning landscapes, including the Himalayas and Mount Everest.


Which country is known as the roof of the world?

Today, there is no country known as the roof of the world. However, the Chang Tang, also known as the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau in Tibet was given this title. As it accounted for most of Tibet's total area, Tibet too got this title. As Tibet is no longer an independent country but has been absorbed by communist China since the 1960's, it would be incorrect to say that either Tibet or China is the "roof of the world" So for all practical purposes the Chang Tang plateau alone is considered to be the "roof of the world". This vast, elevated plateau occupies an area of approximately 2.5 million square kilometers and has an average elevation of 4,500 m. It is the largest highest plateau in the world. Unfortunately, it faces extremely serious ecological threats that could ruin the environment and more importantly the melting glaciers could mean the death of millions of people in the future.


What nickname has been given to the Plateau of Tibet?

"The Roof of the World"