The snow‑capped Himalayas separate Nepal from China

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iss074e0603570 (May 20, 2026) --- The snow‑capped Himalayas separate Nepal from China in this photograph from the International Space Station as it orbited 259 miles above the Asian mountain range. The range acts as a climate barrier, trapping cooler, moisture‑laden air on the Nepal side and creating a sharp contrast between Nepal’s lush forests and the much drier Tibetan Plateau to the north. Credit: NASA/Jessica Meir

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