Which mountain is the highest peak in the world?

Mount Everest is recognized as the highest peak in the world, standing at an elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level. Its location in the Himalayas, straddling the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, contributes to its towering height.

The measurement of Mount Everest was confirmed in recent years through collaborative survey efforts, which have established its status as the tallest mountain globally. Other notable peaks, like K2, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Mount McKinley (known as Denali), while significant in their own right, do not reach the same elevation. K2 is the second tallest at 8,611 meters, Mount Kilimanjaro is known for its distinct ecosystem rather than height at approximately 5,895 meters, and Denali stands at around 6,190 meters. Thus, Mount Everest holds the record and is universally recognized as the highest point on Earth.