, standing at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level. It is located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas, on the border between Nepal and Tibet, China. It is part of the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each of the seven continents.
Mount Everest has been a popular destination for climbers since the early 20th century. It was first climbed in 1953 by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, and since then, thousands of climbers have attempted to reach the summit. The mountain is also a popular tourist destination, with many people visiting the base camp and other nearby areas. The mountain is also home to a variety of wildlife, including snow leopards, Himalayan tahrs, and red pandas.