Fact 1: The Tallest of Them All
Mount Everest, rising 8,848 meters (29,029 feet), is the highest mountain on Earth above sea level. 🌍
Fact 2: Location
Located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas, Everest straddles the border between Nepal and the autonomous region of Tibet. 🗺️
Fact 3: Names
In Nepal, the mountain is called Sagarmatha (सगरमाथा), while in Tibetan it’s known as Chomolungma (ཇོ་མོ་གླང་མ). 🌌
Fact 4: First Ascent
Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first to reach the summit on May 29, 1953. ⛰️
Fact 5: A Popular Climb
Thousands attempt to climb Everest each year, despite the challenging conditions. It remains one of the most coveted peaks for climbers worldwide. 🧗♂️