Aug 24 2008
Highest Mountain in the World (and Asia)Everest, Nepal-China: 29,035 feet / 8850 meters
Highest Mountain in Africa
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: 19,340 feet / 5895 meters
Highest Mountain in Antarctica
Vinson Massif: 16,066 feet / 4897 meters
Highest Mountain in Australia
Kosciusko: 7310 feet / 2228 meters
Highest Mountain in Europe
Elbrus, Russia (Caucasus): 18,510 feet / 5642 meters
Highest Mountain in Western Europe
Mont Blanc, France-Italy: 15,771 feet / 4807 meters
Highest Mountain in Oceania
Puncak Jaya, New Guinea: 16,535 feet / 5040 meters
Highest Mountain in North America
McKinley (Denali), Alaska: 20,320 feet / 6194 meters
Highest Mountain in the 48 Contiguous United States
Whitney, California: 14,494 feet / 4418 meters
Highest Mountain in South America
Aconcagua, Argentina: 22,834 feet / 6960 meters
