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Mount Qomolangma (Mount Everest)

Mount Qomolangma, also known as Mount Everest, is the world’s highest peak, standing at 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level. Located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and China, it symbolizes extreme altitude, challenging climbers with its harsh weather, thin air, and treacherous slopes. The mountain formed millions of years ago due to the collision of tectonic plates. It attracts climbers globally but remains a formidable natural barrier, representing both human ambition and the awe-inspiring power of nature.