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The rep d Mount Everest, the world's hi st peak, is sit d in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas.

It is of ally recognized as the highest mo ain on Earth, with a peak altitude of 8,848.86 meters above sea level.

Numerous ex tions have been made to climb Everest.

The first successful at t to reach the summit was made in 1953 by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.

Since then, many climbers have suc fully reached the summit, but the climb re ns one of the most difficult and dangerous mountaineering ch ges in the world.

The ensuing years have seen a sig cant increase in the number of climbers attempting to reach the summit, leading to a rise in fat ties.

Despite the risks, Everest co ues to attract climbers from around the world who are drawn to the challenge and the allure of standing on top of the world.