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Highest In the World

Which is the highest in the world? , the range of Himalayan mountains, is the highest mountain in the world with a height of approximately 8848 metres.

Highest or tallest mountains in the world is an important topic for competitive exams. For various Government Exams like SSC, RRB, Bank, Insurance etc. the topic is covered in general awareness sections. Also, UPSC aspirants might encounter 1- 2 questions related to the tallest/highest mountains in the world in the UPSC preliminary exam.

This article will read about the highest mountains in the world. Candidates will get the list of tallest mountains, their lengths, the mountain range they are associated with and the location.

Candidates will also be able to download the list of the world's highest mountain PDF comprising details of highest/tallest mountains ranging between [7500 - 8000] metres of height. Tallest Mountains in the World

What are the two highest mountain ranges in the world? The and ranges are the highest mountain ranges in the world.

These two mountain ranges envelop 14 highest mountains that are over 8000 metres i.e. more than 29000 feet of height. These mountains are also known as Eight-thousanders.

The table highlights the details of the 14 mountains, the highest mountains in the world.

Highest Mountains In the World (Height- 8000 metres & above) Mountain Metres Feet Range Location & Features Mount Everest 8,848 29,029 Himalayas / 8,611 28,251 Karakoram 8,586 28,169 Himalayas Nepal/India Nepal/China – Climbers ascend Face in Lhotse 8,516 27,940 Himalayas climbing Everest 8,485 27,838 Himalayas Nepal/China Nepal/China – Considered "easiest" eight- 8,201 26,906 Himalayas thousander 8,167 26,795 Himalayas Nepal – Presumed world's highest from 1808-1838 8,163 26,781 Himalayas Nepal 8,126 26,660 Himalayas India Nepal – First eight-thousander to be climbed 8,091 26,545 Himalayas (1950) I (Hidden India (currently under the illegal occupation of 8,080 26,509 Karakoram ; K5) ) India (currently under the illegal occupation of 8,051 26,414 Karakoram Pakistan)

India (currently under the illegal occupation of Gasherbrum II (K4) 8,035 26,362 Karakoram Pakistan)/China Border 8,027 26,335 Himalayas China

Reference - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mountains_by_elevation]

Now, go through the list of tallest mountains in the world over 7500 metres. You can also download the full list of 50+ highest mountains in the world PDF for convenience.

Highest Mountains in the World (Height - 7500 metres & above) Mountain Metres Feet Range Location and Notes India (currently under the illegal occupation Gasherbrum III 7,952 26,089 Karakoram of Pakistan) Gyachung Kang 7,952 26,089 Himalayas Nepal (Khumbu)/China Annapurna II 7,937 26,040 Himalayas Nepal Gasherbrum IV India (currently under the illegal occupation 7,932 26,024 Karakoram (K3) of Pakistan) 7,893 25,896 Himalayas Manaslu, Nepal India (currently under the illegal occupation Distaghil Sar 7,885 25,869 Karakoram of Pakistan) Ngadi Chuli 7,871 25,823 Himalayas Manaslu, Nepal 7,861 25,791 Himalayas Everest , Nepal India (currently under the illegal occupation Khunyang Chhish 7,852 25,761 Karakoram of Pakistan) India (currently under the illegal occupation (K1) 7,821 25,659 Karakoram of Pakistan) Nanda Devi 7,816 25,643 Himalayas India (Uttarakhand) Chomo Lonzo 7,804 25,604 Himalayas Makalu Massiff, Nepal/China India (currently under the illegal occupation Batura Sar 7,795 25,574 Karakoram of Pakistan) India (currently under the illegal occupation Kanjut Sar 7,790 25,558 Karakoram of Pakistan) India (currently under the illegal occupation Rakaposhi 7,788 25,551 Karakoram of Pakistan) 7,782 25,531 Himalayas China 7,756 25,446 Himalayas India (Uttarakhand) Saltoro Kangri 7,742 25,400 Karakoram India Jannu 7,710 25,295 Himalayas Kangchenjunga, Nepal Tirich Mir 7,708 25,289 Pakistan – #1 in Hindu Kush Molamenqing 7,703 25,272 Himalayas Shishapangma group, China Himalayas 7,694 25,243 China (Nalakankar) Saser Kangri 7,672 25,171 Karakoram India (Jammu and )

India (currently under the illegal occupation Chogolisa 7,665 25,148 Karakoram of Pakistan) Pamir or Kunlun Kongur Tagh 7,649 25,095 China Mountains India (currently under the illegal occupation Shispare 7,611 24,970 Karakoram of Pakistan) India (currently under the illegal occupation Silberzacken 7,597 24,925 Himalaya of Pakistan) Changtse 7,583 24,879 Himalayas Everest Massif, China India (currently under the illegal occupation Trivor 7,577 24,859 Karakoram of Pakistan) Gangkhar 7,570 24,836 Himalayas Bhutan/China Puensum Gongga Shan 7,556 24,790 Daxue Shan Sichuan, China Annapurna III 7,555 24,787 Himalayas Nepal Kula Kangri 7,554 24,783 Himalayas China (possibly also Bhutan) 7,546 24,757 Kongur Tagh China () India (currently under the illegal occupation Skyang Kangri 7,545 24,754 Karakoram of Pakistan) Liankang Kangri 7,535 24,721 Himalayas Bhutan/China Yukshin Gardan India (currently under the illegal occupation 7,530 24,705 Karakoram Sar of Pakistan) Annapurna IV 7,525 24,688 Himalayas Nepal Saser Kangri II 7,518 24,665 Karakoram India Mamostong 7,516 24,659 Karakoram India Kangri

Given below are sample question asked in the general awareness section of competitive exams for mountains peaks of the world:

Q.1. What is the height of Mount Everest above sea level?

1. 25059 feets 2. 29029 feets 3. 27059 feets 4. 29039 feets

Answer (2) 29029 feet above sea level.

Q.2. Which Mountain from the eight-thousanders has the highest fatality rate?

1. Kanchenjunga 2. Cho Oyu 3. Annapurna 4. Dhaulagiri

Answer (3) Annapurna

Q.3. Where is the smallest mountain in the world?

1. 2. China 3. 4. United States

Answer (1) Australia

Q.4. Which country has no mountains?

1. Canada 2. Hong Kong 3. Belarus 4. Romania

Answer (3) Belarus

Q.5. Which is the smallest mountain in the world?

1. Les Platons, Jersey 2. Britton Hill, Florida 3. Bukit Timah Hill, Singapore 4. Wycheproof, Australia

Answer (4) Wycheproof, Australia