Nanda Devi

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How high is Nanda Devi?7,816 meters (25,643 feet)
2. What is the location?Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India
3. What is the prominence ranking?74th by prominence
4. Why is Nanda Devi called a goddess?The name means "Bliss‑Giving Goddess" and the mountain is worshipped as a protective goddess by people in the Garhwal and Kumaon regions.
5. How tall is Nanda Devi?Nanda Devi rises to 7,816 meters, which is about 25,643 feet.

Prominence: A measure of a mountain's height relative to its surrounding terrain.
Biodiversity: The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Ecological Fragility: The susceptibility of an ecosystem to damage or disruption from external factors.