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)