Geography · Regional Geography

Here is a passage based on the description of a mountain system: This region holds the largest area of permanent ice cover outside the North and South Poles. It stretches about 3,500 km across eight countries, from Afghanistan in the west to Myanmar in the east. It is the source of 10 major Asian river systems that provide water to nearly 1.3 billion people, about one-fifth of the world’s population. Some of the world’s highest peaks, such as Everest, K2, Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna, are located in this region. Which region is described by the statements above?