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Everest

Highest mountain peak above sea level.

Sagarmatha Northern Col

Mount Everest is the highest mountain peak above sea level in the world, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. It lies on the border between Nepal and China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛvərɪst/

Etymology

Everest is named after Sir George Everest, a British surveyor general of India.

Explain Like I’m 5

Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, so high that climbing it is a really big challenge!

Fun Facts

It's named after Sir George Everest, a British surveyor
The name 'Sagarmatha' is used in Nepal and 'Chomolungma' in Tibet
Climbing it requires permits and can be very dangerous

FAQ

What is Everest? It's the highest peak above sea level
Where is it located? On the border of Nepal and Tibet
How tall is it? Approximately 8,848
86 meters

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

Mount Everest Sagarmatha Chomolungma

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

mountain Himalayas

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Mahalangur Himal Himalayas

Indexes

geographical feature mountain natural object

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