From the ice-covered summit of Mount Everest to low coral islands that rise only a few meters above the ocean, every country has a highest point. Some national high points are enormous mountains reached only by experienced climbers, while others are hills, ridges, volcanic summits, or unnamed points in otherwise flat landscapes.
This guide lists the highest mountain or natural land point in 195 sovereign states: the 193 members of the United Nations, plus Palestine and Vatican City. Dependencies and most separately administered territories are not counted as countries.
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How This List Works
The tables use the highest natural point located within each country’s territory. In several cases, that point lies directly on an international border and therefore counts as the national high point of two countries.
Elevations are given in meters and feet above mean sea level. Feet are rounded to the nearest foot. Mountain elevations sometimes differ among maps, government publications, climbing references, and modern satellite or GNSS surveys.
The following symbols identify noteworthy cases:
- † Shared summit or border high point
- ‡ Result depends on a territorial or boundary definition
- § Recently revised or clarified by a modern survey
- ? Highest point or precise elevation remains uncertain
Transcontinental countries are listed once. Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Turkey appear under Asia, while Russia appears under Europe.
The Ten Highest National High Points
The world’s ten highest country high points are concentrated in Asia, apart from Argentina’s Aconcagua.
| Rank | Country | Highest point | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1= | China | Mount Everest | 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft) |
| 1= | Nepal | Mount Everest | 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft) |
| 3 | Pakistan | K2 | 8,611 m (28,251 ft) |
| 4 | India | Kangchenjunga | 8,586 m (28,169 ft) |
| 5 | Bhutan | Gangkhar Puensum | 7,570 m (24,836 ft) |
| 6 | Tajikistan | Ismoil Somoni Peak | 7,495 m (24,590 ft) |
| 7 | Afghanistan | Noshaq | 7,492 m (24,580 ft) |
| 8 | Kyrgyzstan | Jengish Chokusu | 7,439 m (24,406 ft) |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | Khan Tengri | 7,010 m (22,999 ft) |
| 10 | Argentina | Aconcagua | 6,961 m (22,838 ft) |
Highest Mountain in Every Asian Country
Asia contains the world’s highest mountains, including all fourteen peaks above 8,000 meters. It also contains extremely low-lying countries such as the Maldives, where the national high point is only about three meters above sea level.
| Country | Highest mountain or point | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Noshaq† | 7,492 m (24,580 ft) |
| Armenia | Mount Aragats | 4,090 m (13,419 ft) |
| Azerbaijan | Mount Bazardüzü† | 4,466 m (14,652 ft) |
| Bahrain | Jabal ad Dukhan | 134 m (440 ft) |
| Bangladesh | Saka Haphong, or Mowdok Mual† | 1,052 m (3,451 ft) |
| Bhutan | Gangkhar Puensum | 7,570 m (24,836 ft) |
| Brunei | Bukit Pagon | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) |
| Cambodia | Phnom Aural | 1,813 m (5,948 ft) |
| China | Mount Everest† | 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft) |
| Cyprus | Mount Olympus | 1,952 m (6,404 ft) |
| Georgia | Shkhara† | 5,193 m (17,037 ft) |
| India | Kangchenjunga† | 8,586 m (28,169 ft) |
| Indonesia | Puncak Jaya | 4,884 m (16,024 ft) |
| Iran | Mount Damavand | 5,610 m (18,406 ft) |
| Iraq | Cheekha Dar | 3,611 m (11,847 ft) |
| Israel | Mitzpe Shlagim on Mount Hermon‡ | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) |
| Japan | Mount Fuji | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) |
| Jordan | Jabal Umm ad Dami | 1,854 m (6,083 ft) |
| Kazakhstan | Khan Tengri† | 7,010 m (22,999 ft) |
| Kuwait | Unnamed southwestern high point | 306 m (1,004 ft) |
| Kyrgyzstan | Jengish Chokusu† | 7,439 m (24,406 ft) |
| Laos | Phou Bia | 2,830 m (9,285 ft) |
| Lebanon | Qurnat as Sawda | 3,088 m (10,131 ft) |
| Malaysia | Mount Kinabalu | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) |
| Maldives | Villingili high point | About 3 m (10 ft) |
| Mongolia | Khüiten Peak | 4,356 m (14,291 ft) |
| Myanmar | Hkakabo Razi? | 5,881 m (19,295 ft) |
| Nepal | Mount Everest† | 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft) |
| North Korea | Mount Paektu | 2,744 m (9,003 ft) |
| Oman | Jebel Shams | 3,018 m (9,902 ft) |
| Pakistan | K2 | 8,611 m (28,251 ft) |
| Palestine | Mount Nabi Yunis | 1,030 m (3,379 ft) |
| Philippines | Mount Apo | 2,954 m (9,692 ft) |
| Qatar | Qurayn Abu al Bawl | 103 m (338 ft) |
| Saudi Arabia | Jabal Ferwa§ | 2,998.5 m (9,838 ft) |
| Singapore | Bukit Timah Hill | 164 m (538 ft) |
| South Korea | Hallasan | 1,950 m (6,398 ft) |
| Sri Lanka | Pidurutalagala | 2,524 m (8,281 ft) |
| Syria | Mount Hermon | 2,814 m (9,232 ft) |
| Tajikistan | Ismoil Somoni Peak | 7,495 m (24,590 ft) |
| Thailand | Doi Inthanon | 2,565 m (8,415 ft) |
| Timor-Leste | Mount Ramelau | 2,963 m (9,721 ft) |
| Turkey | Mount Ararat | 5,137 m (16,854 ft) |
| Turkmenistan | Aýrybaba | 3,139 m (10,299 ft) |
| United Arab Emirates | Jebel Jais West Peak | 1,892 m (6,207 ft) |
| Uzbekistan | Alpomish§ | 4,651.4 m (15,260 ft) |
| Vietnam | Fansipan | 3,147 m (10,325 ft) |
| Yemen | Jabal an-Nabi Shu’ayb | 3,666 m (12,028 ft) |
Highest Mountain in Every European Country
Europe’s highest national high point is Mount Elbrus in Russia. Several European high points stand on international borders, while the highest points of countries such as Denmark, Monaco, and Vatican City are relatively modest hills or slopes.
| Country | Highest mountain or point | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | Mount Korab† | 2,764 m (9,068 ft) |
| Andorra | Coma Pedrosa | 2,943 m (9,656 ft) |
| Austria | Grossglockner | 3,798 m (12,461 ft) |
| Belarus | Dzyarzhynskaya Hara | 345 m (1,132 ft) |
| Belgium | Signal de Botrange | 694 m (2,277 ft) |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Maglić | 2,386 m (7,828 ft) |
| Bulgaria | Musala | 2,925 m (9,596 ft) |
| Croatia | Dinara, or Sinjal | 1,831 m (6,007 ft) |
| Czechia | Sněžka | 1,603 m (5,259 ft) |
| Denmark | Møllehøj | 171 m (561 ft) |
| Estonia | Suur Munamägi | 318 m (1,043 ft) |
| Finland | Halti high point‡ | 1,324 m (4,344 ft) |
| France | Mont Blanc‡ | About 4,806 m (15,766 ft) |
| Germany | Zugspitze | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) |
| Greece | Mount Olympus | 2,918 m (9,573 ft) |
| Hungary | Kékes | 1,014 m (3,327 ft) |
| Iceland | Hvannadalshnúkur | 2,110 m (6,923 ft) |
| Ireland | Carrauntoohil | 1,039 m (3,409 ft) |
| Italy | Mont Blanc‡ | About 4,806 m (15,766 ft) |
| Latvia | Gaiziņkalns | 312 m (1,024 ft) |
| Liechtenstein | Grauspitz | 2,599 m (8,527 ft) |
| Lithuania | Aukštojas Hill | 294 m (965 ft) |
| Luxembourg | Kneiff | 560 m (1,837 ft) |
| Malta | Ta’ Dmejrek | 253 m (830 ft) |
| Moldova | Bălănești Hill | 430 m (1,411 ft) |
| Monaco | Chemin des Révoires | 162 m (531 ft) |
| Montenegro | Zla Kolata | 2,534 m (8,314 ft) |
| Netherlands | Mount Scenery‡ | 887 m (2,910 ft) |
| North Macedonia | Mount Korab† | 2,764 m (9,068 ft) |
| Norway | Galdhøpiggen | 2,469 m (8,100 ft) |
| Poland | Rysy, northwestern summit | 2,499 m (8,199 ft) |
| Portugal | Mount Pico | 2,351 m (7,713 ft) |
| Romania | Moldoveanu Peak | 2,544 m (8,346 ft) |
| Russia | Mount Elbrus | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) |
| San Marino | Monte Titano | 739 m (2,425 ft) |
| Serbia | Midžor | 2,169 m (7,116 ft) |
| Slovakia | Gerlachovský štít | 2,655 m (8,711 ft) |
| Slovenia | Mount Triglav | 2,864 m (9,396 ft) |
| Spain | Mount Teide | 3,715 m (12,188 ft) |
| Sweden | Kebnekaise North Peak | 2,097 m (6,880 ft) |
| Switzerland | Dufourspitze | 4,634 m (15,203 ft) |
| Ukraine | Hoverla | 2,061 m (6,762 ft) |
| United Kingdom | Ben Nevis | 1,345 m (4,413 ft) |
| Vatican City | Vatican Hill | About 75 m (246 ft) |
Highest Mountain in Every African Country
Africa’s highest mountain is Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The continent’s national high points include volcanic peaks, desert massifs, forested mountains, plateau summits, and several little-known border points that have only recently been accurately surveyed.
| Country | Highest mountain or point | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | Mount Tahat | 2,908 m (9,541 ft) |
| Angola | Mount Moco | 2,620 m (8,596 ft) |
| Benin | Kotopounga | 669.2 m (2,196 ft) |
| Botswana | Monalanong Hill§ | 1,492.12 m (4,895 ft) |
| Burkina Faso | Téna Kourou | 747 m (2,451 ft) |
| Burundi | Mount Heha | 2,670 m (8,760 ft) |
| Cabo Verde | Pico do Fogo | 2,829 m (9,281 ft) |
| Cameroon | Mount Cameroon | 4,040 m (13,255 ft) |
| Central African Republic | Mont Ngaoui | 1,410 m (4,626 ft) |
| Chad | Emi Koussi | 3,445 m (11,302 ft) |
| Comoros | Mount Karthala | 2,361 m (7,746 ft) |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mount Stanley, Margherita Peak† | 5,109 m (16,762 ft) |
| Republic of the Congo | Mont Nabemba | 1,020 m (3,346 ft) |
| Côte d’Ivoire | Mount Richard-Molard† | 1,752 m (5,748 ft) |
| Djibouti | Moussa Ali | 2,021 m (6,631 ft) |
| Egypt | Mount Catherine | 2,629 m (8,625 ft) |
| Equatorial Guinea | Pico Basilé | 3,011 m (9,879 ft) |
| Eritrea | Emba Soira | 3,018 m (9,902 ft) |
| Eswatini | Emlembe | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) |
| Ethiopia | Ras Dashen | 4,550 m (14,928 ft) |
| Gabon | Mont Bengoué | 1,070 m (3,510 ft) |
| The Gambia | Sare Firasu Hill§ | 50.9 m (167 ft) |
| Ghana | Leklata | About 900 m (2,953 ft) |
| Guinea | Mount Richard-Molard† | 1,752 m (5,748 ft) |
| Guinea-Bissau | Dongol Rondè§ | 266 m (873 ft) |
| Kenya | Mount Kenya, Batian | 5,199 m (17,057 ft) |
| Lesotho | Thabana Ntlenyana | 3,482 m (11,424 ft) |
| Liberia | Mount Wuteve | 1,440 m (4,724 ft) |
| Libya | Bikku Bitti | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) |
| Madagascar | Maromokotro | 2,876 m (9,436 ft) |
| Malawi | Sapitwa Peak | 3,002 m (9,849 ft) |
| Mali | Hombori Tondo | 1,155 m (3,789 ft) |
| Mauritania | Kediet ej Jill | 915 m (3,002 ft) |
| Mauritius | Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire | 828 m (2,717 ft) |
| Morocco | Jebel Toubkal | 4,167 m (13,671 ft) |
| Mozambique | Mount Binga | 2,436 m (7,992 ft) |
| Namibia | Königstein | 2,573 m (8,442 ft) |
| Niger | Idoukal-n-Taghès | 2,022 m (6,634 ft) |
| Nigeria | Chappal Waddi | 2,419 m (7,936 ft) |
| Rwanda | Mount Karisimbi† | 4,507 m (14,787 ft) |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | Pico de São Tomé | 2,024 m (6,640 ft) |
| Senegal | Felo Barkere | About 638 m (2,093 ft) |
| Seychelles | Morne Seychellois | 905 m (2,969 ft) |
| Sierra Leone | Mount Bintumani | 1,945 m (6,381 ft) |
| Somalia | Shimbiris | 2,460 m (8,071 ft) |
| South Africa | Mafadi | 3,451 m (11,322 ft) |
| South Sudan | Kinyeti | 3,187 m (10,456 ft) |
| Sudan | Deriba Caldera rim | 3,042 m (9,980 ft) |
| Tanzania | Mount Kilimanjaro | 5,895 m (19,341 ft) |
| Togo | Mount Atilakoutse§ | 991 m (3,251 ft) |
| Tunisia | Jebel ech Chambi | 1,544 m (5,066 ft) |
| Uganda | Mount Stanley, Margherita Peak† | 5,109 m (16,762 ft) |
| Zambia | Mafinga Central | 2,339 m (7,674 ft) |
| Zimbabwe | Mount Nyangani | 2,592 m (8,504 ft) |
Highest Mountain in Every North American Country
North America includes Greenland geographically, but Greenland is not included in this country table because it is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Among sovereign states, Denali in the United States is the continent’s highest national high point.
| Country | Highest mountain or point | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | Boggy Peak, or Mount Obama | 402 m (1,319 ft) |
| The Bahamas | Mount Alvernia | 63 m (207 ft) |
| Barbados | Mount Hillaby | 340 m (1,115 ft) |
| Belize | Doyle’s Delight | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) |
| Canada | Mount Logan | 5,959 m (19,551 ft) |
| Costa Rica | Cerro Chirripó | 3,820 m (12,533 ft) |
| Cuba | Pico Turquino | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) |
| Dominica | Morne Diablotins | 1,447 m (4,747 ft) |
| Dominican Republic | Pico Duarte | 3,101 m (10,174 ft) |
| El Salvador | Cerro El Pital | 2,730 m (8,957 ft) |
| Grenada | Mount Saint Catherine | 840 m (2,756 ft) |
| Guatemala | Volcán Tajumulco | 4,203 m (13,789 ft) |
| Haiti | Pic la Selle | 2,674 m (8,773 ft) |
| Honduras | Cerro Las Minas | 2,870 m (9,416 ft) |
| Jamaica | Blue Mountain Peak | 2,256 m (7,402 ft) |
| Mexico | Pico de Orizaba | 5,636 m (18,491 ft) |
| Nicaragua | Pico Mogotón | 2,107 m (6,913 ft) |
| Panama | Volcán Barú | 3,474 m (11,398 ft) |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Mount Liamuiga | 1,156 m (3,793 ft) |
| Saint Lucia | Mount Gimie | 950 m (3,117 ft) |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | La Soufrière | 1,234 m (4,049 ft) |
| Trinidad and Tobago | El Cerro del Aripo | 940 m (3,084 ft) |
| United States | Denali | 6,190.5 m (20,310 ft) |
Highest Mountain in Every South American Country
South America’s highest national high point is Aconcagua in Argentina. Six South American countries have high points above 6,000 meters, while the national summits of Paraguay and Uruguay are below 1,000 meters.
| Country | Highest mountain or point | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Aconcagua | 6,961 m (22,838 ft) |
| Bolivia | Nevado Sajama | 6,542 m (21,463 ft) |
| Brazil | Pico da Neblina | 2,995 m (9,826 ft) |
| Chile | Ojos del Salado | 6,893 m (22,615 ft) |
| Colombia | Pico Simón Bolívar§ | 5,720.42 m (18,768 ft) |
| Ecuador | Chimborazo | 6,263 m (20,548 ft) |
| Guyana | Mount Roraima§ | 2,805.8 m (9,205 ft) |
| Paraguay | Cerro Tres Kandú | 842 m (2,762 ft) |
| Peru | Huascarán | 6,768 m (22,205 ft) |
| Suriname | Julianatop§ | 1,256.1 m (4,121 ft) |
| Uruguay | Cerro Catedral | 514 m (1,686 ft) |
| Venezuela | Pico Bolívar | 4,978 m (16,332 ft) |
Highest Mountain in Every Oceanian Country
Oceania’s national high points range from Papua New Guinea’s Mount Wilhelm to low coral-island high points in Tuvalu, Kiribati, and the Marshall Islands.
Australia’s entry is Mount Kosciuszko. Mawson Peak on Heard Island is higher, but Heard Island is a remote external Australian territory and is not used here as the country’s principal national high point.
| Country | Highest mountain or point | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Mount Kosciuszko | 2,228 m (7,310 ft) |
| Fiji | Mount Tomanivi | 1,324 m (4,344 ft) |
| Kiribati | Banaba high point | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Marshall Islands | Likiep high point | About 10 m (33 ft) |
| Federated States of Micronesia | Mount Nanlaud? | About 782 m (2,566 ft) |
| Nauru | Command Ridge | About 65 m (213 ft) |
| New Zealand | Aoraki / Mount Cook | 3,724 m (12,218 ft) |
| Palau | Mount Ngerchelchuus | 242 m (794 ft) |
| Papua New Guinea | Mount Wilhelm | 4,509 m (14,793 ft) |
| Samoa | Mauga Silisili | 1,858 m (6,096 ft) |
| Solomon Islands | Mount Popomanaseu | 2,335 m (7,661 ft) |
| Tonga | Kao | 1,030 m (3,379 ft) |
| Tuvalu | Niulakita high point | About 5 m (16 ft) |
| Vanuatu | Mount Tabwemasana | 1,879 m (6,165 ft) |
Important Border, Territory, and Survey Notes
Several entries require additional explanation because national boundaries, glacier-covered summits, or older measurements complicate the answer.
- Mount Everest: The internationally agreed summit elevation is 8,848.86 meters. The summit lies directly on the China–Nepal border, making Everest the highest point of both countries.
- Mont Blanc: France and Italy do not fully agree on the precise location of their border near the summit. French maps generally place the main summit within France, while Italian maps commonly show the border crossing it. Under the Italian interpretation, Mont Blanc is Italy’s highest point. Otherwise, Monte Bianco di Courmayeur, at approximately 4,748 meters, is Italy’s highest summit.
- Israel: Mitzpe Shlagim is on the Israeli-controlled portion of Mount Hermon in the Golan Heights, whose status is internationally disputed. Mount Meron, approximately 1,208 meters high, is the highest mountain within Israel’s generally recognized pre-1967 territory.
- Finland: Finland’s highest point is on a slope of Halti near the Norwegian border. Halti’s actual summit lies in Norway, so Finland’s high point is not an independent mountain summit.
- The Netherlands: Mount Scenery is on Saba, a Caribbean island that is constitutionally a special municipality of the Netherlands. Vaalserberg, at approximately 322 meters, is the highest point in the European Netherlands.
- Myanmar: Hkakabo Razi has traditionally been listed as Myanmar’s highest mountain. However, limited modern surveying has led to debate over whether nearby Gamlang Razi may be slightly higher. The remote terrain and difficult access have prevented a universally accepted resolution.
- Bangladesh: Saka Haphong, also associated with the names Mowdok Mual or Mowdok Taung, is widely regarded as Bangladesh’s highest point. Older national references often named Keokradong or Tazing Dong, but modern mapping places both below Saka Haphong.
- Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan: Modern high-resolution mapping and field surveys have challenged older national-high-point listings. Jabal Ferwa is now favored over Jabal Sawda in Saudi Arabia, while Alpomish is favored over Khazret Sultan in Uzbekistan.
- West African revisions: Recent research has also clarified poorly mapped high points in Benin, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, and Togo. Some older maps and tourism sources continue to identify different mountains.
- Botswana: A modern GNSS survey measured Monalanong Hill at 1,492.12 meters, approximately 1.87 meters higher than Otse Hill.
- Colombia: A December 2024 survey measured Pico Simón Bolívar at 5,720.42 meters and Pico Cristóbal Colón at 5,712.79 meters. This indicates that Simón Bolívar is now Colombia’s highest summit, contrary to many older references.
- Guyana: A July 2026 field survey reported a point on Mount Roraima at 2,805.8 meters within Guyana. Because this result is recent, many maps and reference works still show lower figures or place Mount Roraima’s highest summit in Venezuela.
- Suriname: Julianatop was long listed at approximately 1,280 meters. A modern survey produced a lower elevation of approximately 1,256.1 meters while retaining it as Suriname’s highest point.
- Federated States of Micronesia: Mount Nanlaud and nearby Ngihneni are nearly equal in height. Available topographic mapping generally identifies Nanlaud as the national high point, but the small difference and difficult survey conditions create some uncertainty.
- Mont Blanc and other snow summits: Mountains topped by permanent snow or ice can change elevation as their summit snowfields grow or shrink. Mont Blanc, Kebnekaise, and Colombia’s highest peaks are notable examples.
🏔️ Field Guide Tip: National high points are not automatically open to visitors. Some stand in military zones, protected reserves, disputed border areas, private land, or terrain requiring technical climbing. Check local access rules, permits, seasonal conditions, and current travel guidance before planning a visit.
Other Commonly Listed Countries
Some international lists use broader definitions of “country” and include states with limited diplomatic recognition. These are not included in the 195-country total above, but their high points are frequently included in country-high-point projects.
| State | Highest mountain | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Kosovo | Velika Rudoka | About 2,660 m (8,727 ft) |
| Taiwan | Yushan | 3,952 m (12,966 ft) |
Kosovo’s highest point is sometimes listed as Đeravica, at approximately 2,656 meters. The answer depends on the precise placement and interpretation of Kosovo’s border with North Macedonia.
Fascinating Facts About National High Points
- Mount Everest is the national high point of two countries: China and Nepal.
- Mount Stanley’s Margherita Peak is shared by the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
- Mount Korab is the highest point of both Albania and North Macedonia.
- Mount Richard-Molard is the highest point of both Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea.
- The Maldives has the lowest national high point, rising only about three meters above sea level.
- Bhutan’s Gangkhar Puensum is widely regarded as the world’s highest unclimbed mountain.
- Chimborazo is not the highest mountain above sea level, but its summit is farther from Earth’s center than Everest’s because of Earth’s equatorial bulge.
- Puncak Jaya is the highest island mountain in the world and the highest point between the Himalayas and the Andes.
- Mount Kilimanjaro is the world’s highest free-standing mountain, rising independently rather than as part of a long mountain range.
- Several national high points have no widely accepted name, particularly in flat desert and island countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest is the world’s highest mountain above sea level at 8,848.86 meters, or 29,032 feet.
Which countries share Mount Everest?
Mount Everest stands on the border between China and Nepal. Its summit is the highest point of both countries.
What is the highest mountain outside Asia?
Aconcagua in Argentina is the highest mountain outside Asia. It reaches 6,961 meters, or 22,838 feet.
Which country has the lowest highest point?
The Maldives has the lowest national high point of any sovereign country. Its highest natural ground on Villingili is only about three meters, or ten feet, above sea level.
Is every country’s highest point a mountain?
No. The highest points of flat or low-lying countries may be hills, ridges, slopes, dunes, or unnamed patches of elevated ground. The national high points of the Maldives, Kuwait, Monaco, and Vatican City are examples.
Why do different sources give different mountain elevations?
Differences may result from older surveying methods, changing snow and ice, different sea-level reference systems, rounding, uncertain borders, or the use of satellite data rather than ground surveys.
Why is Mont Blanc listed for both France and Italy?
France and Italy have different interpretations of their border around Mont Blanc’s summit. Depending on the map and boundary definition used, the summit may be entirely in France or shared by both countries.
What is the highest mountain in Europe?
Mount Elbrus in Russia is generally considered Europe’s highest mountain at 5,642 meters. Some definitions place the Europe–Asia boundary north of the Caucasus, in which case Mont Blanc would be Europe’s highest.
What is the highest mountain in Africa?
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is Africa’s highest mountain at 5,895 meters.
What is the highest mountain in North America?
Denali in Alaska is North America’s highest mountain at 6,190.5 meters, or 20,310 feet.
What is the highest mountain in South America?
Aconcagua in Argentina is South America’s highest mountain at 6,961 meters.
What is the highest mountain in Oceania?
The answer depends on how Oceania is defined. Puncak Jaya in Indonesia is the highest mountain on the wider Australasian landmass, while Mount Wilhelm is the highest point of an Oceanian sovereign state commonly grouped entirely within Oceania.
Does Antarctica have a national high point?
No. Antarctica does not contain sovereign countries. Its continental high point is Mount Vinson, which is covered in the guide to the Highest Mountains by Continent.
Related Mountain Guides
- Mountains by Country
- Mountains by Continent
- Highest Mountains
- Highest Mountains by Continent
- Mount Everest
- K2
- Kangchenjunga
- Aconcagua
- Denali
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Chimborazo
- Puncak Jaya
- Noshaq
- Mount Aragats
Sources
- Peakbagger – World Country High Points — Primary comparative list used to check national high points, elevations, border summits, and alternate candidates.
- Wikipedia – List of Elevation Extremes by Country — Cross-reference for sovereign-state coverage, alternate names, territorial qualifications, and commonly accepted elevations.
- New Surveys of National High Points — Research covering revised high points in Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Togo.
- Determination of the National Highpoint of Botswana Using GNSS and Contemporary Shrinking of Colombia’s Highest Mountains — Modern measurements for Botswana, Pico Simón Bolívar, and Pico Cristóbal Colón.
- Country Highpoints – Mount Roraima Survey and recent national-high-point survey reports — Used for Guyana, Suriname, Ghana, Senegal, and other difficult or recently revised cases.
