Pamir alpine desert and tundra | |
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Ecology | |
Realm | Palearctic |
Biome | Montane grasslands and shrublands |
Geography | |
Area | 118,000 km2 (46,000 sq mi) |
Countries | Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, China, Afghanistan |
Coordinates | 38°12′N 72°40′E / 38.200°N 72.667°E |
The Pamir alpine desert and tundra ecoregion (WWF ID: PA1014) covers the high plateau of the Pamir Mountains, at the central meeting of the great mountain ranges of Central Asia: Himalaya, Karakoram, Hindu Kush, Kunlun, and Tian Shan. It is a region of relatively high biodiversity due to its central location and high elevation differentials, but it also acts as a barrier between the climate and habitats of north and south Asia.[1][2]