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Mount Qomolangma, the highest peak in the world (9)

China.org.cn)  11:06, May 08, 2013  

(China.org.cn)

Qomolangma, means "Holy mother" in Tibetan and represents the mother goddess of the Earth. Besides experienced mountaineers, Mt. Qomolangma draws scientists and ordinary tourists.

As the supreme point of the world, the mountain top is covered with snow all the year round, and when the glaring sun comes out, the peak becomes very pure and beautiful. Apart from that, many precious plants and animal live in the national natural reserves built in the area of Mt. Qomolangma.

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(Editor:DuMingming、Yao Chun)

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