Highest Mountains in the World

Check out our list of the top ten highest mountains in the world. Thanks to the huge Himalaya and Karakoram ranges, the highest ten mountains on Earth, including famous mountains such as Mount Everest and K2, are all located in Asia. The height measurements are in metres and feet above sea level. Learn about the highest mountains in the world plus lots more with our huge range of fun science facts for kids. For more information on the world's highest mountains, take a look at our list of the highest mountain peaks on each continent of the Earth.