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K2 mountain famous for its height . It is the 2nd highest mountain in world, with a peak elevation of 8611metres . It is located in the northern areas of Pakistan. K2 is known as the Savage Mountain due to the difficulty of ascent and the fact that for every four people who reach the summit, one dies trying.

The name K2 is derived from the notation used by the Great Trigonometric Survey , On 10 September 1856.

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