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Broad Peak (K3), is the 12th highest mountain on Earth. The name Broad Peak was introduced by W.M.Conway a British explorer, during his expedition in 1892, as the summit ridge is over 1.5km (0.93 mi) long. It's part of the Gasherbrum massif in Baltistan on the border of Pakistan and China, 8 km (5.0 mi) from K2. The mountain has several summits: Broad Peak Main Summit (8047m), Rocky Summit (8028m), Broad Peak Central (8011m), Broad Peak North (7490m), and Kharut Kangri (6942m).