Which Country Has the Tallest Mountain? Mount Everest in Nepal

The Tallest Mountain in the World

The tallest mountain in the world is Mount Everest, standing at an elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level. Located in the Himalayas, it sits on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

Which Country has the tallest mountain
Which Country has the tallest mountain


Which Country Owns Mount Everest?

Mount Everest is shared between two countries — Nepal and China. However, the South Base Camp is located in Nepal, and most climbers start their ascent from the Nepalese side. Due to this, Nepal is most commonly associated with Everest.

Why Is Mount Everest So Famous?

  • 🌍 It is Earth's highest point.
  • 🧗 It attracts climbers from all over the world.
  • 📸 It offers some of the most dramatic views on the planet.

Where Is Mount Everest Located?

Mount Everest is part of the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 27.9881° N latitude and 86.9250° E longitude.

Mount Everest on the Nepal–China border.

Fun Facts About Everest

  • 📏 First measured in 1856 by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India.
  • ⛺ First successfully climbed in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
  • 🌐 Known as "Sagarmatha" in Nepali and "Chomolungma" in Tibetan.

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