What is the use of the mountains?

People living on Mountains. It has been estimated that 12% of the world's 6.8 billion people live in mountain areas. That means there is about three-quarters of a billion (seven hundred fifty million) people living in mountain areas. The Alps are the most densely populated mountain area in the world. Thirten million people live in the Alps. read more

Heights of mountains are typically measured above sea level. Using this metric, Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth, at 8,848 metres (29,029 ft). There are at least 100 mountains with heights of over 7,200 metres (23,622 ft) above sea level, all of which are located in central and southern Asia. read more