World's Highest Mountain Peaks
What is the highest mountain peak in the world?
- Mount Everest is the highest mountain peak in the world, standing at 29,029 feet (8,848 meters) tall.
Which mountain peak is known as the "Savage Mountain"?
- Nanga Parbat is known as the "Savage Mountain" due to the numerous mountaineering deaths that have occurred on its slopes.
Which peak is the second highest mountain peak in the world?
- K2 is the second highest mountain peak in the world, standing at 28,251 feet (8,611 meters) tall.
Which peak is known as the "Roof of Africa"?
- Mount Kilimanjaro is known as the "Roof of Africa" as it is the highest peak on the African continent, standing at 19,341 feet (5,895 meters) tall.
Which mountain range contains the highest peaks in North America?
- The Alaska Range contains the highest peaks in North America, including Denali, which is the highest peak in North America.
Which peak is the highest in Europe, outside the Caucaus Mountains?
- Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Alps and Western Europe, standing at 15,774 feet (4,808 meters) tall.
Which mountain peak is the highest in South America?
- Aconcagua is the highest mountain peak in South America, standing at 22,838 feet (6,961 meters) tall.
Which peak is the highest point in the Canadian Rockies?
- Mount Robson is an incredible sight in British Columbia, due to its majestic beauty and towering expanse of 12,972 feet (3,954 meters) in height.
Which mountain peak is the highest in Australia?
- Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain peak in Australia, standing at 7,310 feet (2,228 meters) tall.
Which peak is known as the "Matterhorn of the Himalayas"?
- Ama Dablam is known as the "Matterhorn of the Himalayas" due to its distinctive shape and standing at 22,349 feet (6,812 meters) tall.
