Qomolangma Nature Reserve
1 min readMt Qomolangma is the world’s highest peak at 8,850 meters.The state-level Qomolangma Nature Reserve was established in Tibet,China in 1988.It covers an area of 33,800 square kilometers.
The whole reserve is divided into three parts:the central reserve,the buffer zone and the developing zone.The terrain of the reserve descends from the high north to the low south,with a varied topography.The average elevation is 4,200 meters,and the lowest is 1,433 meters.
A unique,vertically changing climate is formed;as a saying goes,snow-capped peaks all year round,spring at the foot all year round,four seasons found in one mountain,different weather within ten li.High mountains and deep valleys,glaciers and snow-covered peaks all come to display grand views.
According to surveys,some 2,348 advanced plants grow here.Many precious animals live in the reserve,including 53 mammals, 206 birds,8 amphibious animals,6 reptiles and 5 fishes.Among them,9 species are under Class A state protection and 21 under Class B state protection.
Above 26,000 feat there’s about a third of the oxygen available at sea level.Even acclimated,the body begins to shut down,and if a person stays that high long enough,they will die. Most climbers use oxygen here for climbing and sleeping.
