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Everest even taller after China and Nepal settle long-running debate over world’s highest mountain
Everest grows by almost a metre after China and Nepal settle a long-running debate
- Twin surveys by the Himalayan neighbours conclude that world’s highest peak is 8,848.86 metres tall – some 86cm more than the earliest highest estimate
- Announcement hailed as a symbol of closer ties between the two as Nepal moves away from reliance on India

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Everest even taller after China and Nepal settle long-running debate over world’s highest mountain