The alluring and enchanting world of mountains, sung in many songs and inspired famous artists to write magnificent paintings. One has only to recall the masterpieces of Nicholas Roerich. And how many legends and legends are associated with beautiful mountain peaks. The Himalayas and Andes, the Pyrenees and the Alps keep many secrets that still remain to be discovered. Any continent of the Earth has amazing mountain ranges. They are different in structure and height, so we take the characteristic for height, and consider the highest peaks of the mountains in different corners of our amazing globe.
Surprisingly, more than 50 of the highest peaks of the planet are in Asia, most of which are part of the Himalayas or Karakorum. That is why we decided to diversify our article with mountain peaks of other parts of the world.
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Roman-Kosh (1,545 m.)
The Crimean mountains in three ridges harmoniously fit into the landscape of the peninsula. The highest peak of the Crimean mountains is Roman-Kosh, located in the Babugan-Yayla massif.
Its height is 1,545 meters, and the name translates as a forest pasture. The geology of the Crimean mountains is relatively young, and the highest peak was formed from limestone rocks about 200 million years ago.
Unfortunately, Roman-Kosh is part of the nature reserve complex, and it is impossible to approach it.
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People (1 895 m.)
The highest peak of the Ural mountains is called double accented. Emphasis on the first syllable is associated with the river Narody, which flows at the foot and further through the expanses of Siberia, and the second, more familiar to the ear, is associated with the tendency in the Soviet Union to give such ideological names.
People’s height is 1,895 meters, and they discovered and first described it during a study of Siberia in 1846. The fabulously beautiful mountains of Russia are the natural border of Europe and Asia.
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Beluga whale (4 509 m.)
Among the vast expanses of Siberia lies the largest mountain system in Russia - the South Siberian Mountains. Siberia also has its own high peak, Belukha, whose height is 4,509 meters.
On the mountain slopes, one of the most unique rivers of Siberia, the Katun, originates in the Ob. But Belukha got her romantic name due to the fact that from the foot to the top she is covered with snow-white snows.
By the way, you can learn about the most beautiful places in Gorny Altai in one of our articles.
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Kazbek (5,033 m.)
We will stay in the Caucasus and visit the peak, comfortably located on the border of Georgia and the Russian Federation. Mount Kazbek, with a height of 5,033 meters, first obeyed man in 1868.
The Caucasian five thousandth is famous not only for its beauty, but also for its many attractions. At a high altitude on the slopes of the mountains, the oldest monasteries in the region are equipped. And the old Caucasus weather station on one of the mountain slopes today is used as a shelter for climbers.
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Elbrus (5,642 m.)
Perhaps the most famous peak of not only the Caucasus Mountains, but also the world, Elbrus soared up to a height of 5,642 meters.
The stratovolcano in the heart of the Caucasus is the highest peak in Europe and the Russian Federation. But to find out the exact origin of the name is almost impossible, since the peoples and ethnic groups who knew about the mountain called it in their own way.
A lot of legends and legends are connected with the top, taking their roots in ancient times. Many nations revered Elbrus as a sacred mountain.
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Kilimanjaro (5,895 m.)
In the northeast of Tanzania, the highest mountain in Africa and the potentially dangerous volcano Kilimanjaro rises above the ground.
The height of the African giant is 5,895 meters, and the peak is covered with snow, which complicates the ascent.
Interestingly, ancient travelers and historians knew about Kilimanjaro. Ptolemy put it on his map in the II century BC, but she became known to Europeans since 1848. Most-beauty has put Kilimanjaro on its list of the most beautiful mountains of the planet.
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Aneto Peak (3,404 m.)
The mountain system of the Pyrenees stretches through several European countries and is famous for its beautiful landscapes. Among the Pyreneesian ridges rises Aneto Peak with a height of 3,404 meters.
Some directories also use the French name Pic de Neto, but very rarely, since the Peak is geographically located in Spain.
Of interesting facts, we note that the top of the mountain is covered by the largest glacier in Europe.
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Denali (6,135 m.)
From Europe we set off for Alaska, where among the snow and ice lurked the highest peak in North America - the two-headed Denali.
Its height is 6,135 meters, and before the transfer of the US to Alaska, Denali was the highest peak of the Russian Empire.
The etymology of the name is also interesting. In Indian languages, the name translates as "great", but Russian colonialists of the XVII century called it simply Big Mountain.
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Aconcagua (6 961 m.)
One cannot but mention the highest peak of the South American continent. In the Andes, Aconcagua is located, with a height of 6,961 meters. Above are just Asian peaks.
She is on the list of "Seven Peaks" that every climber on Earth wants to conquer. But note that climbing the peak of South America is quite easy, and convenient hiking trails are laid on the slopes.
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Kosciuszko (2,228 m.)
We have named the highest peaks of all continents, and for the sake of justice we go to Australia. The highest peak of the green continent has the Polish name Kosciuszko. Discoverer, a Pole by nationality named him in honor of Tadeusz Kosciuszko.
Locals tackle the summit of Cosi-osco. Its height is 2,228 meters, and itself is part of the Australian Alps.
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Elsuert (4,892 m.)
There is its own high attraction in Antarctica, with the highest point of 4,892 meters. And called the highest place among the white expanses of the Vinson Massif.
The peak is named after the American politician, and, like many presented in our review, is included in the seven peaks climbing project.
And they learned about the massif relatively recently, a research expedition discovered it 1,200 kilometers from the South Pole in 1957.
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Chomolungma (8 848 m.)
In conclusion, the majestic and unique Himalayas, with the highest point of the globe, the Jomolungma, whose height is 8,848 meters.
The shape of Everest, as the Europeans call the mountain, in the form of a pyramidal trihedron is also interesting. The Himalayas, as the highest mountains in the world, naturally associated with the Gods. So the name of the Chomolungma in Tibetan means "Divine."
The Himalayas have always attracted researchers, and the climb of Everest is the dream of every climber in the world.
Conclusion
As we have seen, the mountains on Earth can not be counted, and they are all unique and inimitable. The highest mountains of any continent always attract the attention of climbers and researchers in various fields of science. Even the “Seven Peaks” project has been drawn up, which includes the seven highest peaks of six parts of the world. But, of course, all climbers seek in the Himalayas to stand at least a little on the roof of the world.
The editors of most-beauty.ru asks you to write in the comments on what maximum height you yourself climbed? What was that mountain? What are the highest peaks of the planet’s mountains you would like to get to?