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Fun fact 5 about Shishapangma

8,013m Shishapangma Tibet China 西藏 希夏邦马峰 - panoramio
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Shishapangma was first climbed on 2 May 1964 by a Chinese expedition led by Xǔ Jìng.

Shishapangma
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Shishapangma

China

Elevation
8,027 m
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China
14th tallest mountain in the world

Shishapangma, or Shishasbangma or Xixiabangma, is the 14th-highest mountain in the world, at 8,027 metres (26,335 ft) above sea level. The lowest 8,000 metre peak, it is located entirely within Tibet.

From the “Ascents and attempts” section

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