Xêgar

Xêgar

Xegar is a town at the base of Mount Everest in Tibet, which is currently administrated as part of China. It is notable for being the starting point for many climbing expeditions to the highest mountain in the world. Other names for Xegar include Shekar Dzong and Tingri. The town is located at a latitude of 28° 37' 60N and a longitude of 87° 4' 60E. Its elevation is 14,891 feet above sea level and there are 522 people living within 7 km of the center of the town.


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