Mt. Everest

Location:

Mount Everest is a rock and snow peak of the Himalayas. It is in Nepal and stands on the border of Tibet.

History:

The expedition which first reached the summit, in 1953, was the eighth to make the attempt; there had also been three reconnaissance expeditions. The peak was named after Sir George Everest. Its Tibetan name is Chomolungma.

Description:

Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. Its height is 29,028 ft. (8,848 m)