Ever wondered what it must feel like to be on top of the world? Climbers who have scaled Mount Everest, the planet’s highest peak could probably describe it to you in detail.

The famed mountain sits on the border of two countries and draws serious trekkers each year eager to break records and ascend to altitudes known only by a brave few.

Here’s everything you need to know about Mount Everest’s location, height, and climbers of note.

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Where is Mount Everest?

Mount Everest is located between Tibet, an autonomous region of China, and Nepal. It forms part of the Himalayan mountain range. The land on the northside of Mount Everest is Tibet whereas the southside falls to Nepal.

Where is Mount Everest on a map?

Mount Everest lies at the coordinates 27°59′ N, 86°56′ E on a map.

To check out an extensive mapping of Mount Everest as performed by National Geographic's Alex Tait click here.

For an interactive view of the world's tallest peak check out Mount Everest on Google Earth.

Where are the Himalayas?

The Himalayan mountain range spans 6 different nations. The sprawling peaks touch Nepal, Bhutan, China, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India and are made up of three parallel ranges.

How tall is Mount Everest?

At 29,031.69 feet (8,848 meters), often rounded to 29,032, feet high Mount Everest stands as the tallest peak above sea level. You may find some conflicting answers to this question though, as Everest's height has actually grown over the years.

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Who is Nims Purja?

Nirmal “Nims” Purja is a mountaineer who is known for setting a number of world records during his impossibly strenuous 14 peaks feat. In 2019 Purja, who hails from Nepal, climbed the 14 tallest mountains in the world in a record-smashing 6 months and 6 days. The journey was documented in the Netflix film ‘14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible.’