Mt. Qomolangma
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The highest mountain in the World is known as Mt. Everest in the West.
Its actual name in Tibetan is Mt. Qomolangma (pronounced Chomolangma).
The mountain peak Qomolangma is in Qomolangma Plateau
Qomolangma is a transliteration from Tibetan, meaning "goddess of mountain." The 8,848-meter Qomolangma is the main peak of the Himalayas. Situated on the border between China and Nepal, it is the highest mountain in the world. This majestic peak has long attracted mountaineers, scientists, and ordinary tourists.
Chinese
Mt. Zhumulangma pinyin
Mt. Qomolangma Tibetan
Mt. Everest English
The mountain was named Mt Everest in 1865 after Sir George Everest, the
surveyor-general of India who mapped the peak in 1852. According to the
Chinese recorded documents the mountain was mapped in 1717 by
Qing Dynasty (1644 to 1912) officials.
Chinese Mountains
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