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Sagarmatha National Park, is located in eastern Nepal, containing parts of the Himalayas and the southern half of Mount Everest. The park was created in July 19, 1976 and in 1979 was inscribed as a Natural World Heritage Site.
Sagarmatha is Sanskrit for "mother of the universe" and is the modern Nepali name for Mount Everest. The park encompasses an area of 1,148 sq. km. of Himalayan ecological zone, and ranges in elevation from its lowest point of 2,845 m (9,335 ft) at Jorsalle to 8,850 m (29,035 ft) at the summit of mount Everest.
Sagarmatha National Park is an exceptional area with dramatic mountains, glaciers and deep valleys, dominated by Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world (8,848 m). Other peaks above 6,000 m are Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, Thamserku, Nuptse, Amadablam, and Pumori.
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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