The 10 tallest mountains in the world included in the list are mountains that are over 7200 meters above sea level. All peaks are located in central and southern Asia and are considered separate peaks, not parts of mountain ranges. Although there are many mountainous locations in the world, it is unlikely that there are other mountains that could make this list.
It should also be borne in mind when discussing such mountains that the tallest mountain might be measured from its base on land, but some of the tallest mountain peaks on land may not be the highest above the surrounding terrain. Mountain islands are also not included here, since their foundations are below sea level.
There are also the largest mountains, volcanic and non-volcanic, in terms of volume and their surrounding base. Last but not least, mountains that are near or far from the center of the earth.
10. Annapurna (8,091 m), Nepal
The tenth line in the list is occupied by Annapurna I. It is a mountain range in the Himalayas. Its coordinates are 28 ° 35'44 "N, 83 ° 49'13" E. e. Height 8,091 meters above sea level. The first ascent was made in 1950 by Lashenal and Erzog.
9. Nanga Parbat (8 125 m), Pakistan
The Nanga Parbat mountain range is located in the northwest of the Himalayas. Its coordinates are 35 ° 14'14 "N, 74 ° 35'21" E. Height is 8126 meters above sea level. The first ascent was made in 1953 by Herman Buhl.
8. Manaslu (8,156 m), Nepal
The mountain is located in the Himalayas. Its coordinates are 28 ° 33'00 "N, 84 ° 33'35" E. Height 8163 meters above sea level. The first ascent was made in 1956 by Norbu and Imanishi.
7. Dhaulagiri 8 167 m), Nepal
Mountain range in the Himalayas. Its coordinates are 28 ° 41'48 "N, 83 ° 29'35" E. Height 8167 meters above sea level. The first ascent was made in 1960 by Dimberger, Navang Dorje, Nyima Dorje, Forrer and Shelbert
6.Cho Oyu 26,906 ft (8,201 m), Nepal
Cho-Oyu summit is located in the Himalayas. Belongs to the Mahalangur mountain range. Its coordinates are 28 ° 05'39 "N, 86 ° 39'39" E. Height 8,201 meters above sea level. The first ascent was made in 1954 by Tychy, Lama and Jöhler.
5. Makalu (8462 m), Nepal
Makalu is the fifth highest eight-thousander in the world. It is located in a part of the Mahalangur ridge in the Himalayas. Its coordinates are 27 ° 53'23 "N, 87 ° 05'20" E. Height 8485 meters above sea level. The first ascent was made in 1955 by Kuzi and Terrai.
4. Lhotse (8501 m), Nepal
The fourth on the list is Mount Lhotse. Located in the Mahalangur mountain range, Himalayas. Its coordinates are 27 ° 57'42 "N, 86 ° 55'59" E. Height 8516 meters above sea level. The first ascent was made in 1956 by Rice and Luchsinger.
3. Kanchenjunga (8 586 m), Nepal
Kanchenjunga is the third highest eight-thousander in the world. Its coordinates are 27 ° 42'12 "N, 88 ° 08'51" E. Height up to 8586 meters above sea level. The first ascent was made in 1955 by Joe Brown and George Band.
2. Chogori (K2) (8 611 m), Pakistan
In second place is the K2 mountain peak, known as Chogori and Godwin Osten. Located in the Baktoro Karakorum mountain range. Its coordinates are 5 ° 52'53 "N, 76 ° 30'48" E. Height 8611 meters above sea level. The first ascent was made in 1954 by Compagnoni and Lacedelli.
1.Everest 29,035 ft (8,850 m) Nepal / China
Topping the list is Mount Everest, also known as Sagarmatha and Chomolungma in their native Himalayan language. Located in the Himalayas, in the Mahalangur ridge. Its coordinates are 27 ° 59'17 "N, 86 ° 55'31" E. The height of the summit is up to 8 848 meters above sea level. The first ascent was made in 1953 by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
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