The world's highest mountain is Mount Everest. Located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Tibet (China), Everest is known as "Sagarmatha" in Nepal and "Chomolungma" in Tibet. It has an elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level, as officially recognized by China and Nepal.
Mount Everest is a popular destination for mountaineers from around the world and has been a subject of fascination for centuries. The first confirmed successful summit of Everest was achieved on May 29, 1953, by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal, as part of a British expedition led by Sir John Hunt.
Since then, many climbers have attempted to reach the summit of Everest, with varying degrees of success. It is a challenging and dangerous climb due to extreme weather conditions, high altitude, and other risks associated with mountaineering. Despite these challenges, thousands of climbers attempt to summit Everest each year, contributing to the rich history and allure of the mountain.
It's worth noting that Mount Everest's height has been a subject of debate over the years due to geological factors and the shifting of tectonic plates. The 8,848.86-meter measurement was determined by a Chinese survey in 2005 and later officially recognized by Nepal in 2010.
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