Fun fact 5 about Makalu
mountain
The Makalu area has been a focus for yeti expeditions.
Makalu
Nepal/China
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mountain
Makalu
Nepal/China
Elevation
8,485 m
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Nepal/China
Makalu is the fifth-highest mountain on Earth, with a summit at an elevation of 8,485 metres (27,838 ft) AMSL. It is located in the Mahalangur Himalayas 19 km (12 mi) southeast of Mount Everest, on the China–Nepal border. One of the eight-thousanders, Makalu is an isolated peak shaped like a four-sided pyramid.
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