Facts and Data
Webpages:
Official Unesco Page
The Himalayas - Nepal Himalayas - Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) National Park (Think-Quest)
Sagarmatha National park (Dept. of National Parks & Wildlife Conservation)
Protectedplanet.net
Basis Data:
Unesco World heritage since: 1979
Size of heritage: 124,400 ha
Coordinates:
Longitude: 86,913°
Latitude: 27,965°
About
Sagarmatha is an exceptional area with dramatic mountains, glaciers and deep valleys, dominated by Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world (8,848 m). Several rare species, such as the snow leopard and the lesser panda, are found in the park. The presence of the Sherpas, with their unique culture, adds further interest to this site.
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