The highest peak on each of the seven continents according to standard geographic classification. These summits collectively form the Seven Summits — a mountaineering challenge first completed by American Richard Bass in 1985. Mount Everest...
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The highest peak on each of the seven continents according to standard geographic classification. These summits collectively form the Seven Summits — a mountaineering challenge first completed by American Richard Bass in 1985. Mount Everest in Asia remains the highest point on Earth at 8,849 metres above sea level.
Key Findings
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Asia — Mount Everest leads with 8,849 in All Time.
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Average value in All Time: 6,016 · median: 5,769.
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Gap in All Time: Asia — Mount Everest is 1.8× larger than Europe (Alps) — Mont Blanc.
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Top Value
8,849
Asia — Mount Everest
Elevation (m) · All Time
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All Time
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Category Rankings
Ranked by All Time value · vs. All Time| # | Category | All Time | All Time | Change |
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| 🥇 | Asia — Mount Everest | 8,849 | 8,849 | +0% |
| 🥈 | South America — Aconcagua | 6,961 | 6,961 | +0% |
| 🥉 | North America — Denali | 6,194 | 6,194 | +0% |
| 4 | Africa — Kilimanjaro | 5,895 | 5,895 | +0% |
| 5 | Europe — Elbrus | 5,642 | 5,642 | +0% |
| 6 | Antarctica — Vinson Massif | 4,892 | 4,892 | +0% |
| 7 | Australia — Puncak Jaya | 4,884 | 4,884 | +0% |
| 8 | Europe (Alps) — Mont Blanc | 4,808 | 4,808 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — All Time
8,849
Maximum
4,808
Minimum
6,016
Average
5,769
Median
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