Mount Everest lies on the border between Nepal and which country?
AnswerChina
Everest straddles the border of Nepal and the Tibet region of China.
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7 fact-checked facts about Asia, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which mountain range separates the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau?
AnswerThe Himalayas
The Himalayas formed as the Indian plate pushed into the Eurasian plate.
Going deeper
Which is the longest river in Asia?
AnswerYangtze
The Yangtze in China runs roughly 6,300 km, making it Asia's longest river.
Which desert spans southern Mongolia and northern China?
AnswerGobi
The Gobi is a vast cold desert across southern Mongolia and northern China.
All 14 mountains taller than 8,000 m are found on which continent?
AnswerAsia
Every 8,000 m peak lies in the Himalaya and Karakoram ranges of Asia.
Expert level
The Mekong River flows through or along how many countries?
Answer6
The Mekong passes China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
The lowest point on dry land on Earth is on the shore of which body of water?
AnswerDead Sea
The Dead Sea shore lies more than 400 m below sea level, the lowest land on Earth.
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