A markdown entails a reduction in price, typically aimed at clearing old stock. It refers to a permanent or semi-permanent decrease in the price of an item, often influenced by factors such as overstock, seasonality, or product discontinuation. This contrasts with a sale, which is a promotional event organized by a retailer wherein prices of goods or services are temporarily reduced.
The mountain range that separates Europe and Asia is the Ural Mountains.
The city in South Asia that is world-renowned as a launching ground for treks in the Himalayas is Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.
The highest mountain in Asia is Mount Everest. It stands on the border of Nepal and China's Tibet Autonomous Region in the Himalayas and is the tallest peak globally, reaching an elevation of 29,032 feet (8,848 meters) above sea level.