Write some characteristics of eastern himalayas
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The five features of the Eastern/ Himalayas are as follows—
(a) LOCATION :- They are situated between Central Nepal and Myanmar, running across the North Eastern and Eastern Boundary of India.
(b) MOUNTAINS :- They are of medium height, running in parallel ranges. They are made of strong sandstone and sedimentary rocks.
(c) HIGHEST MOUNTAIN PEAKS :- They contain some of the highest peaks in the world, including Everest and Kanchenjunga.
(d) EXOTIC ANIMAL SPECIES :- They are also rich in animal species. Rare animals like snow leopards, Asian elephants and one horned rhinos are found in the Eastern Himalayas or its foothills.
(e) CLIMATE :- The climate of Eastern Himalaya is characterized by cool summer and chilly winter. The average annual temperature is 20°C and average annual rainfall is 500mm.
(f) TYPE OF VEGETATION :- Consisting of a thick forest cover, Alpine, subalpine and broad leaf forests are found in the Eastern Himalayas
The Eastern half of Himalayas has higher altitude null extend than Western half.
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