Which place in Asia has the highest elevation on Earth?

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A map of the continent of Asia, including its countries, boundaries, and capital cities, as well as parts of Europe, Africa, and surrounding oceans. — Asia Map showing the countries and national capitals of Asia.

Mount Everest is the place in Asia with the highest elevation on Earth. Located on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the Himalayas, it reaches an elevation of 29,031.69 feet (8,848.86 meters).123