Mount Everest: Facts, Location, and Climbing Challenges

Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain, with a peak elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level. It is located in the Himalayas, on the border between Nepal and China. Mount Everest is a popular destination for mountaineers, but it is also a dangerous mountain to climb. The air is thin at high altitudes, and the weather can be unpredictable. There have been over 300 deaths on Mount Everest since 1922.