7 Natural Wonders of the World Mount Everest Mount Everest Mount Everest , the highest peak on Earth at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet), is known as a formidable challenge for climbers. It is part of the Himalayan mountain range and straddles the China(Tibetan) - Nepal border, with the summit marking the official boundary. Sixty million years went into forming this unmistakable wonder, and thus its geological composition is mainly metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Known in Nepal as Sagarmatha and in Tibet as Chomolungma, translating to "Mother Goddess of the World," Everest's English name comes from George Everest, a notable surveyor of India. The mountain's harsh and unpredictable weather, often reaching below -60°C (-76°F), and its environmental significance, being a source for major Asian rivers, make it a focal point for ecological study. It hosts one-of-a-kind wildlife, including the snow leopard and Himalayan tahr, bo...