years later in 1862. The Mount Everest was named for Sir George Everest (1790-1866), a British surveyor. Surveyors don't agree on the height of The Mount Everest. The British government in the 1800's thought the height was 29,002 feet. In 1954 the Indian government said it's 29,028 feet, but a widely used unofficial figure says it is 29,141 feet!
The Mount Everest sits on the border between Nepal and Tibet.
People from the western hemisphere weren't allowed to climb The Mount Everest until the early 1920's. The first known climb that made it to the top was made by a New Zealander named Edmund Hillary and a Napalese named Tenzing Norgay. These peaks climbed the high peaks in 1953. Since then Everest has been climbed by 400 people. Access is restricted by the Nepalese to prevent too much damage to the environment. The Mount Everest is 97 degrees below freezing!
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Current 7 world wonders
Chichen Itza - Mexico
Chichen Itza is the religious center more amazing of the Mexican history and one of citadels Mayan more ancient.
Christ the Redeemer - Brazil
Christ the Redeemer, the most important monument of the Catholic parishioners waits for the visitors of the whole world with the opened arms.
Great Wall of China - China
One of the most famous structures of the world and unique human structure that can be seen from the space.
Machu Picchu - Peru
One of the new seven wonders, the most beautiful Inca city and the main archeological site of America.
Petra - Jordan
Petra, the giant red mountains and extensive mausoleums are appreciated for being one of the greatest wonders worked by the Nature and the Man.
Roman Colosseum - Italy
An elliptical amphitheatre, the Coliseum is one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.
Taj Mahal - India
Taj Mahal or the epitome of love is a magnificent monument that reflects an immense love.
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