Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, stands at 29,032 feet (8,849 meters) and is (1)________ in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It attracts many climbers (1)________ around the world, both experienced mountaineers and capable climbers willing to hire professional guides. The mountain was first successfully climbed by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, a Sherpa of Nepal, on May 29, 1953. The climb to Everest is perilous, with challenges such as altitude sickness, weather, wind, and the physical demands of the climb. (3)________ the dangers, it remains a major achievement in mountaineering. Everest is part of a (4)________ range, home to fourteen peaks over 8,000 meters, known as the Eight-thousanders. This range plays a crucial role in Earth's climate and (5)________ a profound impact on the weather patterns of the Indian subcontinent. The name "Everest" was chosen to honor Sir George Everest, a British surveyor general of India. Locally, it is known as "Sagarmatha" in Nepal and "Chomolungma" in Tibet, both names reflecting the mountain's grandeur and significance
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