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How many peaks over 8,000 meters exist worldwide?

14

Background

There are 14 mountains on Earth that rise above 8,000 meters. All of them stand in Asia, in the Himalayas or Karakoram. The highest is Mount Everest at 8,849 meters. Only a few people have climbed all 14 peaks.

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