ASIA.

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67. Surface of Asia.

Asia is the largest of the
grand divisions. Its area is
nearly equal to that of America.

The highland of Tibet is the
highest part. of the world ridge.
Its plateau is nearly three miles
above the level of the sea, and
peaks are almost as high again.

some of its

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The giant range of Himalaya mountains
rises at the southern edge of Tibet. The
word Himalaya means the abode of snow.
Even during the hottest part of summer a
white mantle covers this range for a distance
of about two miles from its crest.

Mt. Everest, in the Himalaya range, is
thought to be the highest peak on earth. It
rises five miles and a half above the level of
the sea.

On the north, east and south, vast slopes
stretch away from Tibet, They form wide
plains along the shores of three oceans.

The pictures show a Himalaya peak, a
group of natives on the tundras and a bath-
ing scene in a large river south of Tibet.

What is the elephant doing?