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Mount Elbrus — Geography
📅 Published 07 Jul 2026 · July 2026
Mount Elbrus — Geography
Sikkim mountaineer Tshering Choden successfully climbed Mount Elbrus.
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Key Facts
Height: 5,642 m
Europe's highest peak
Located in Caucasus Range
Southern Russia, near Georgian border
Dormant stratovolcano
Two summits:
West: 5,642 m
East: 5,595 m
Seven Summits
| Continent | Peak |
|---|---|
| Asia | Mount Everest |
| South America | Aconcagua |
| North America | Denali |
| Africa | Kilimanjaro |
| Antarctica | Mount Vinson |
| Europe | Elbrus |
| Australia | Kosciuszko |
Prelims Trap: Know the debate surrounding the Europe–Asia boundary and why Elbrus is included in the conventional Seven Summits list.
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UPSC