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The World’s Highest Mountains by Continent
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Snow-covered peaks of Denali, also known as Mount McKinley, rise above rugged foothills in Denali National Park, Alaska. World map with pins marking the highest mountain on each continent, titled "The highest mountain on each continent." Continents and pins are labeled for interactive selection. Roof of the World Aerial view of Mount Aconcagua rising above snow-capped peaks in the Andes Mountain Range on the border between Argentina and Chile. “The High One” Roof of Africa A European titan Snow-covered Mount Vinson rises above a vast, icy landscape in the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica. Australia's highest Jagged, rocky summit of Jaya Peak rises above surrounding mountains in Papua, Indonesia, with terraced slopes and a winding road in the foreground under a cloudy sky.

The World’s Highest Mountains by Continent: References & Edit History

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  • Jeff Wallenfeldt
    Jeff Wallenfeldt was manager of Geography and History at Encyclopaedia Britannica.      

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Reordered the list and added images. Changed title from “7 (or 8) Summits: The World's Highest Mountains by Continent” to “The World's Highest Mountains by Continent.” Jul 27, 2026
Map added. Jun 12, 2026
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