The northern region consists of an arc of glaciated mountain peaks with a very high cold climate at the highest elevations. Most peaks in the north are over 23,000 feet above sea level; the highest point is claimed to be the Kula Kangri, at 24,780 feet, but detailed topographic studies claim Kula Kangri is wholly in Tibet and modern Chinese measurements claim that Gangkhar Puensum, which has the peculiarity of being the highest unclimbed mountain in the world, is higher at 24,835 feet. Watered by snow-fed rivers, alpine valleys in this region provide pasture for livestock, tended by a sparse population of migratory shepherds. The Black Mountains in central Bhutan form a watershed between two major river systems i.e. Mo Chhu and Drangme Chhu. Peaks in the Black Mountains range between 4,900 feet and 8,900 feet above sea level, and fast-flowing rivers have carved out deep gorges in the lower mountain areas. Woodlands of the central region offer most of Bhutan's forest production. The Torsa, Raidak, Sankosh, and Manas are the main rivers of Bhutan, flowing through this region. Most of the people live in the central highlands.
