A Guide to the Highest Mountains in Each Continent

July 18, 2012
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If mountain is your subject of your fascination and admiration then you must be thrilled to get some important basic info about the highest mountains in each of the earth’s continents. Let’s kick it!

Asia’s Glory Mount Everest

This is the highest peak in the whole Asian continent and it is also the highest mountain in the world. The peak is 8,850 meters above the sea level and you will find it located alongside the borderline of China and Nepal as Tibet is close by.

Mount Everest

South America’s Pride Mount Aconcagua

This is Andes’ highest peak and also the highest mountain in whole of South America. The peak, as it stays upright and strong, is 6,940 feet above the sea level and it is located in the beautiful country of Argentina.

Mount Aconcagua

North America’s Beauty Mount McKinley (Denali)

This is known as the highest mountain in whole North American continent and it is located in the state of Alaska, USA. The peak is 6,194 feet above the sea level.

Mount McKinley

Australia’s Mount Kosciuszko

This mountain is popular for being the highest one in whole Australia. Every year a lot of mountaineers go to hike this mountain and they pretty much do a great job as its summit is over 7,310 feet above the sea level. The Mount Kosciuszko is situated in the state of New South Wales.

Mount Kosciuszko

Antarctica’s Highest Vinson Massif

Vinson Massif is popularly known as the highest mountain that you will ever find in the region of Antarctica. The peak will be 16,066 feet above the sea level and that is over 4,897 meters above the standard sea level as you can see.

Vinson Massif

Europe’s Highest Mount Elbrus

Mount Elbrus is Europe’s pride as this is the highest mountain in this whole continent. Its peak is situated at 5,642 meters above the sea level and that makes it pretty high, right? It’s situated proudly in Russia.