GeoOracle #15: Mount Everest
28 June 2026 · Landmark · Difficulty 2 of 5
How it opened
I stand at the edge of two nations, where earth meets sky in eternal snow.
The five clues
- 01The roof of the world touches clouds that bow before my peak.
- 02I rise where the Mahalangur Himal meets the border between two Asian neighbors.
- 03My height was last confirmed in 2020 by a joint survey between Nepalese and Chinese authorities.
- 04At 8,848.86 meters above sea level, I am the highest point on Earth.
- 05I lie in the Himalayas and mark the China–Nepal border at my very summit.
The answer
Mount Everest
Nepal · Asia
About this place
This legendary peak stands as the ultimate test of human endurance, marking the boundary between Nepal and China at its snow-capped summit. Its most recent elevation was confirmed in 2020 through a collaborative survey by Nepalese and Chinese authorities, settling a long-standing debate about its precise height of 8,848.86 meters. Nestled within the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas, it has captivated mountaineers and dreamers for generations as the highest mountain on Earth above sea level.
Geography
Rising along the border shared by Nepal and China, this peak forms part of the Mahalangur Himal, one of the many sub-ranges that make up the wider Himalayan chain. The summit itself sits directly on the international boundary, making the mountain a shared landmark between the two nations. Its position within such a vast mountain system places it among rugged, high-altitude terrain typical of the greater Himalaya.
History
The mountain's exact height has been the subject of careful measurement over time, refined through advancing survey techniques. In a notable joint effort, Nepalese and Chinese teams collaborated to determine its elevation precisely, arriving at a figure in 2020. This cooperative approach reflects how the mountain's scale has required combined international expertise to establish with confidence, given its immense and challenging profile.
Notable features
What distinguishes this mountain above all is its unmatched elevation, standing as the tallest point on the planet measured from sea level. Its status as a natural boundary marker between two countries adds to its significance, as does its location within a globally renowned mountain range. Few natural features carry the same recognition, and its towering presence continues to draw attention as the ultimate benchmark of height on Earth.
Fact sheet
- Country
- Nepal
- Continent
- Asia
- Coordinates
- 27.988, 86.925
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