What is the highest mountain in the world?

Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, standing at a height of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level. It is part of the Himalayan range and lies on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Everest attracts thousands of climbers every year, including experienced mountaineers and adventurers. The mountain was first successfully climbed in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa of Nepal. Its extreme conditions, unpredictable weather, and breathtaking beauty make Mount Everest one of the most iconic and challenging natural wonders on Earth.