Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth, located in the Himalayas on the Nepal–China border.
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Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth above sea level, rising about 8,849 metres in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and China (Tibet).
Climbing
The summit was first reached in 1953 by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. Since then thousands have climbed it, though the ascent is dangerous due to thin air, cold and avalanches.
Names
It is called Sagarmatha in Nepali and Chomolungma in Tibetan.
Significance
Everest is a symbol of human endurance and a major goal for mountaineers worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is Mount Everest?
About 8,849 metres, the highest on Earth.
Who first climbed Everest?
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953.