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Which country claims the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest, but shares the peak with another nation?
Answer
Both Nepal and China
Mount Everest (29,029 feet / 8,848 meters) sits on the border between Nepal and China (Tibet). Both countries claim it, though Nepal and China have determined the official border runs through the summit.
💡 Did you know?
Everest is called 'Sagarmatha' in Nepali and 'Chomolungma' in Tibetan, reflecting the cultural ownership of both nations.
Other options people guess
- Pakistan
- Nepal
- India
Topics
- Extreme Geography
- Mountains
- Asia
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