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What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Answer
Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, standing at 8,849 meters (29,032 feet) above sea level. Located in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Tibet (China), Mount Everest has been a goal for mountaineers since modern climbing began in the 19th century. The mountain is known locally as 'Sagarmatha' in Nepali and 'Chomolungma' in Tibetan.
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Mount Everest grows approximately 4 millimeters per year due to the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
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