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Makran Coastal Range is a mountain range in the Makran region, in southwestern section of Balochistan Province, in southwestern Pakistan. It is one of three ranges in the mountain ranges system. The range rises to around 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) in elevation.

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Map of Makran Coast Range, Pakistan

Geology

The Makran Coastal Range is primarily made up of limestone and sandstone. It was formed when the northwestern Indian plate collided with the Asian plate.

Adjacent ranges

There are three main ranges in Balochistan:

  • the Makran Coastal Range (up to about 1,500 metres (4,900 ft));
  • the Central Makran Range (2,000–3,000 metres (6,600–9,800 ft));
  • the Siahan Range (1,000–2,000 metres (3,300–6,600 ft)).

    • References

    Makran Coastal Range Wikipedia
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