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Which mountain is the tallest above sea level?

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Quick Answer

Mount Everest is the tallest mountain above sea level, at 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet).

The Full Story

Mount Everest, on the border of Nepal and China (Tibet), is the highest mountain above sea level. Its official elevation was jointly announced in 2020 as 8,848.86 meters, reflecting a new survey by Nepal and China. Everest is part of the Himalayas and was first summited by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. The mountain’s height can vary slightly over time because of tectonic activity and snow cover.

Key Facts

1.Everest = 8,848.86 m above sea level
2.First successful summit in 1953
3.Located on the Nepal-China border

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