Gongga Shan

geographical name

Gong·​ga Shan ˈgäŋ-gə-ˈshän How to pronounce Gongga Shan (audio)
variants or Minya Konka
ˌmi-nyə-ˈkäŋ-kə How to pronounce Gongga Shan (audio)
mountain 24,790 feet (7556 meters) high in Sichuan, western China

Note: Gonga Shan is the highest mountain that is entirely in China.

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“Gongga Shan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gongga%20Shan. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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