The World’s 100 Highest Mountains by Country and Continent
The world is adorned with magnificent natural wonders in the form of towering mountain peaks. The highest points on Earth have always been a captivating draw for both mountaineers and nature enthusiasts. The World’s 100 Highest Mountains by Country and Continent
From Everest to K2, Aconcagua to Denali, these peaks are remarkable not only for their elevation but also for their geographical and cultural significance. In this article, we will explore the world’s 100 highest mountains, providing detailed information about each one’s country and continent.
List of The World’s 100 Highest Mountains by Country and Continent
| Rank | Mountain Name | Elevation (m) | Country | Continent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everest | 8,848 | Nepal/China (Tibet) | Asia |
| 2 | K2 | 8,611 | Pakistan/China | Asia |
| 3 | Kangchenjunga | 8,586 | Nepal/India | Asia |
| 4 | Lhotse | 8,516 | Nepal/China | Asia |
| 5 | Makalu | 8,485 | Nepal/China | Asia |
| 6 | Cho Oyu | 8,188 | Nepal/China | Asia |
| 7 | Dhaulagiri I | 8,167 | Nepal | Asia |
| 8 | Manaslu | 8,163 | Nepal | Asia |
| 9 | Nanga Parbat | 8,126 | Pakistan | Asia |
| 10 | Annapurna I | 8,091 | Nepal | Asia |
| 11 | Gasherbrum I | 8,080 | Pakistan/China | Asia |
| 12 | Broad Peak | 8,051 | Pakistan/China | Asia |
| 13 | Gasherbrum II | 8,035 | Pakistan/China | Asia |
| 14 | Shishapangma | 8,027 | China (Tibet) | Asia |
| 15 | Gyachung Kang | 7,952 | Nepal/China | Asia |
| 16 | Annapurna II | 7,937 | Nepal | Asia |
| 17 | Gasherbrum III | 7,946 | Pakistan/China | Asia |
| 18 | Himalchuli | 7,893 | Nepal | Asia |
| 19 | Distaghil Sar | 7,885 | Pakistan | Asia |
| 20 | Ngadi Chuli | 7,871 | Nepal | Asia |
| 21 | Nuptse | 7,861 | Nepal | Asia |
| 22 | Khunyang Chhish | 7,852 | Pakistan | Asia |
| 23 | Masherbrum | 7,821 | Pakistan | Asia |
| 24 | Nanda Devi | 7,816 | India | Asia |
| 25 | Chomo Lonzo | 7,804 | China (Tibet) | Asia |
| 26 | Batura Sar | 7,795 | Pakistan | Asia |
| 27 | Kanjut Sar | 7,761 | Pakistan | Asia |
| 28 | Rakaposhi | 7,788 | Pakistan | Asia |
| 29 | Namcha Barwa | 7,782 | China (Tibet) | Asia |
| 30 | Kamet | 7,756 | India | Asia |
| 31 | Saltoro Kangri | 7,742 | Pakistan/China | Asia |
| 32 | Jannu | 7,710 | Nepal | Asia |
| 33 | Tirich Mir | 7,708 | Pakistan | Asia |
| 34 | Molamenqing | 7,661 | China (Tibet) | Asia |
| 35 | Gongga Shan | 7,556 | China | Asia |
| 36 | Saser Kangri | 7,672 | India | Asia |
| 37 | Chogolisa | 7,665 | Pakistan | Asia |
| 38 | Trivor | 7,577 | Pakistan | Asia |
| 39 | Kabru | 7,412 | Nepal/India | Asia |
| 40 | Dhaulagiri II | 7,751 | Nepal | Asia |
| 41 | Aconcagua | 6,961 | Argentina | South America |
| 42 | Ojos del Salado | 6,893 | Chile/Argentina | South America |
| 43 | Monte Pissis | 6,793 | Argentina | South America |
| 44 | Huascarán | 6,768 | Peru | South America |
| 45 | Cerro Bonete | 6,759 | Argentina | South America |
| 46 | Tres Cruces Sur | 6,747 | Chile/Argentina | South America |
| 47 | Llullaillaco | 6,739 | Chile/Argentina | South America |
| 48 | Mercedario | 6,720 | Argentina | South America |
| 49 | Chimborazo | 6,263 | Ecuador | South America |
| 50 | Nevado Sajama | 6,542 | Bolivia | South America |
| 51 | Denali | 6,190 | USA (Alaska) | North America |
| 52 | Mount Logan | 5,959 | Canada | North America |
| 53 | Pico de Orizaba | 5,636 | Mexico | North America |
| 54 | Kilimanjaro | 5,895 | Tanzania | Africa |
| 55 | Mount Kenya | 5,199 | Kenya | Africa |
| 56 | Pico Bolívar | 4,978 | Venezuela | South America |
| 57 | Vinson Massif | 4,892 | Antarctica | Antarctica |
| 58 | Mount Elbrus | 5,642 | Russia | Europe |
| 59 | Mont Blanc | 4,809 | France/Italy | Europe |
| 60 | Mount Kosciuszko | 2,228 | Australia | Oceania |
| 61 | Dykh-Tau | 5,205 | Russia | Europe |
| 62 | Pico Cristóbal Colón | 5,700 | Colombia | South America |
| 63 | Mount Fairweather | 4,671 | USA/Canada | North America |
| 64 | Klyuchevskaya Sopka | 4,750 | Russia | Asia |
| 65 | Nevado del Ruiz | 5,321 | Colombia | South America |
| 66 | Nevado Tres Cruces | 6,206 | Chile/Argentina | South America |
| 67 | Puncak Jaya | 4,884 | Indonesia | Oceania |
| 68 | Parinacota | 6,348 | Chile/Bolivia | South America |
| 69 | Sajama | 6,542 | Bolivia | South America |
| 70 | Coropuna | 6,425 | Peru | South America |
| 71 | San Pedro | 6,145 | Chile | South America |
| 72 | Ampato | 6,288 | Peru | South America |
| 73 | Cotopaxi | 5,897 | Ecuador | South America |
| 74 | Antisana | 5,704 | Ecuador | South America |
| 75 | Mount St. Elias | 5,489 | USA/Canada | North America |
| 76 | Popocatépetl | 5,426 | Mexico | North America |
| 77 | Iztaccíhuatl | 5,286 | Mexico | North America |
| 78 | Mount Tyree | 4,852 | Antarctica | Antarctica |
| 79 | Sangay | 5,230 | Ecuador | South America |
| 80 | Mount Shasta | 4,322 | USA | North America |
| 81 | Maipo | 5,323 | Chile/Argentina | South America |
| 82 | Mount Wilhelm | 4,509 | Papua New Guinea | Oceania |
| 83 | Kazbek | 5,047 | Georgia/Russia | Europe |
| 84 | Hkakabo Razi | 5,881 | Myanmar | Asia |
| 85 | Mount Damavand | 5,609 | Iran | Asia |
| 86 | Monte Rosa | 4,634 | Switzerland/Italy | Europe |
| 87 | Mount Ararat | 5,137 | Turkey | Asia |
| 88 | Mount Rwenzori | 5,109 | Uganda/Democratic Republic of Congo | Africa |
| 89 | Gongga Shan | 7,556 | China | Asia |
| 90 | Mount Giluwe | 4,368 | Papua New Guinea | Oceania |
| 91 | Mount Erebus | 3,794 | Antarctica | Antarctica |
| 92 | Cerro Torre | 3,128 | Argentina/Chile | South America |
| 93 | Mount Toubkal | 4,167 | Morocco | Africa |
| 94 | Mount Khüiten | 4,374 | Mongolia | Asia |
| 95 | Ras Dashen | 4,550 | Ethiopia | Africa |
| 96 | Mount Sidley | 4,181 | Antarctica | Antarctica |
| 97 | Mount Kinabalu | 4,095 | Malaysia | Asia |
| 98 | Mount Cook | 3,724 | New Zealand | Oceania |
| 99 | Pumori | 7,161 | Nepal/China | Asia |
| 100 | Aiguille Verte | 4,122 | France/Italy | Europe |
