The highest mountains on six continents...
The formation of the mountain on Earth lasts for millions of years. They arise from the collision of huge tectonic plates that make up Earth's crust.
North America - Mount McKinley, 6194 m
This biceps highest mountain in North America, named in honor of the 25th President of the United States. Located in Alaska.
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South America - Mount Aconcagua, 6962 m
This is the highest point of the Americas, South America, as well as the western and southern hemispheres. It belongs to the longest
mountain chain of the world - the Andes.
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Europe - Mount Elbrus, 5642 m
This stratovolcano in the Caucasus is the highest mountain Russia. Given that the boundary between Europe and Asia is ambiguous, often
called Elbrus as the highest European mountain peak.
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Asia - Mount Everest, 8848 m
Everest (Qomolangma) - is the pinnacle of our world! The first height and eight-highest mountain on Earth.
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Australia and Oceania - Mount Puncak Jaya, 4884 m
The highest peak in Australia and Oceania, which is located on the island of New Guinea. It is located on the Australian plate and is the highest
mountain in the world, located on the island.
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Antarctica - An array Vindson, 4892 m
This is the highest mountain in Antarctica. The existence of the mountain massif became known only in 1957. Since the mountains were discovered by
American planes, later they got the name Vinson Massif, in honor of the famous American politician Carl Vinson.
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Africa - Mount Kilimanjaro, 5895 m
This is the highest point in Africa, a huge dormant volcano, which has two well defined peaks in the north-east of Tanzania. In the mountains there was no
documented eruptions, but local legend suggests volcanic activity 150-200 years ago.
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