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In this article we will share information and facts about the highest mountain in the world.
As the mountain with the highest peak in the world, Everest is the main destination for mountain climbers. But to arrive at the peak, it is certainly not easy.
Before thinking about visiting him, see 10 interesting facts about Mount Everest.
1. The highest mountain in the world
Everest has the title as the highest mountain in the world. The height of this mountain is 8,848 meters above sea level (masl).
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Mount Everest is also called Chomolungma by Tibetans who have the meaning of Mother Goddess of the Universe.
The Nepalese Government previously also named Sagarmatha, which can be interpreted as the Goddess of Heaven.
2. Has 18 hiking trails
Mount Everest is on the Asian Continent Plate. In the southern part bordering the State of Nepal, in the northern part bordering China and Tibet.
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There are about 18 alternative climbing routes on Mount Everest.
3. Included in the Seven Summits of the World
Seven Summits is a series of seven highest mountains on seven continental plates.
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The seven mountains are Mount Carstensz Pyramid altitude 4,884 masl in Papua (Australasian plate), Mount Elbrus altitude 5,642 masl in Russia (European plate).
Then Mount Kilimanjaro altitude 5,895 masl in Tanzania (African plate), Mount Aconcagua altitude 6,962 masl in Argentina (South American plate), Mount Vinson Massif altitude 4,892 masl in Antarctica (Antarctic plate).
Then Denali Mountain altitude 6,190 meters above sea level in Alaska (North American plate) and Mount Everest altitude 8,848 meters above sea level in Nepal (Asian plate).
Maybe on the next opportunity we will share information about other mountains.
4. Thin oxygen
Oxygen will continue to decline by a third when it is at the top of Everest. The higher the sea level, the lower the air pressure. This low air pressure makes oxygen spread more so that it is less.
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The climbers also need the help of oxygen cylinders to climb to the summit of Everest.
5. The field to the summit is so heavy
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In addition to oxygen, the terrain taken is also heavy. Like a cliff with steep cliffs on the right and left. The temperature can also reach -80 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Many climbers die
Data from Mahitala Unpar, from 1924 to 2017 there were around 288 who died on Everest.
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168 people died heading to the summit without oxygen supplements. A total of 71 people died after reaching the summit of Everest and the journey down.
Most of the climbers' bodies are still on the mountain.
And in 2018, the Nepalese government banned solo climbing to Mount Everest. Nearly 350 climbers of Everest this year, assisted by more than 500 Nepalese guides and porters.
7. Need preparation
Before leaving to start climbing, do regular exercise or exercise. As is known, many obstacles lead to the top. Starting from the field, temperature, to the weather.
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In addition to being physical, also prepare equipment, knowledge about mountains, to mental before you leave.
8. Keep practicing when you arrive at Everest Base Camp
The average person takes 40 days to climb this mountain. Arriving at Everest Base Camp (EBC) you should still practice climbing techniques.
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In addition to reducing unwanted things, adjust the body to the height of the mountain or acclimatization process.
9. Help Sherpa
Sherpa tribes who live in Western Nepal will usually help climbers. Because people from the Sherpa tribe are used to extremes that are so extreme in Nepal.
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Usually they help bring climbing equipment and cook in the camp.
10. The first climbers of Mount Everest
On May 29, 1953 at 11.30, Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand with Nepalese Tenzing Norgay managed to reach the summit of Everest at an altitude of 29,028 feet above sea level. The achievement at the same time crowned him to be the first person to successfully set foot on the highest mountain peak in the world and become the inspiration for the next thousands of climbers to follow him.
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The news of Sir Edmund's success reaching the summit of Mount Everest was only broadcast to the world on June 2, 1953, to coincide with the date of the inauguration of Britain's new queen, Elizabeth II. A year later, Queen Elizabeth II gave Edmund the title of nobility (Sir).
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