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Highest Mountain Peaks in Each Continent

Aakash Singh
Mountains have always fascinated many with their breathtaking beauty. Let us learn more about few of these tallest crowns on earth, known as the Seven Summits.
Everyone knows the tallest mountain in the world. It is Mount Everest. But do we know the highest mountain peak on each continent?

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These mountains have inspired many mountaineers to conquer some of the most difficult summits.

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Some of them have several astonishing stories to their credit, while some are secluded from the world, apart from the few enthusiasts who want to climb them. However, there are also people like Erik Weihenmayer, who have conquered all the mountains mentioned below. Let's get to know these beauties then?
Mount Everest (Asia)
Mount Everest, which stands at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) in Nepal's Himalayan Range, was first climbed in 1953 by New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary and Nepali Sherpa Tenzing Norgay.
Aconcagua
(South America)
Situated in Argentina's Andes range, Aconcagua reaches an elevation of 6,961 meters (22,838 feet). Despite its reputation as the most basic route, climbers confront extreme climatic conditions, which pose a substantial obstacle.
Mount McKinley
(North America)
Mount McKinley is the tallest mountain in North America. It looks like a huge mass of snow and can be seen from almost 150 miles away. It stands at 6,194 meters (20,322 ft). It is considered the biggest attraction at Denali National Park and Preserve.
Kilimanjaro (Africa)
Located in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro actually a massive, extinct volcano. It stands at 5,895 meters (19,341 ft). The summit has a tundra-like atmosphere. It is also the highest free-standing mountain globally.
Mount Elbrus (Europe)
Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest peak, stands at roughly 5,642 meters (18,510 feet) and is thought to be an extinct volcanic mountain. The landscape is defined by its perpetually snow-capped peaks and numerous glaciers.
Vinson Massif (Antarctica)
This mountain stands at 4,892 meters (16,050 ft). It is stretches almost thirteen miles in length and eight miles in width. The weather makes ascent to this mountain very difficult.
Standing 2,228 meters (7,310 ft) tall, Mount Kosciuszko is the tallest mountain in Australia. Located in the Australian Alps, it has a rocky terrain and receives moderate rainfall and snow during winters.
Mount Kosciuszko (Australia)
Fascinatingly tall, aren't they?