What Is My Elevation

Country Elevation Maps & Topography

Discover the diverse topography of countries and territories across the globe. From soaring mountain peaks to vast, low-lying plains, each place has a unique elevation profile. Select a country below to explore its detailed topographic map and learn about its highest and lowest points.

 

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Countries Ranked by Average Elevation

Mean elevation is the average height of a country's land above sea level. It is the quickest way to compare how high a country sits overall, from the high Andean and Himalayan states down to the flat deltas and atolls.

Country Average elevation Highest point Lowest point
Tajikistan 3,186 m (10,453 ft) Peak Ismoil Somoni, 7,495 m Syr Darya river, 300 m
Kyrgyzstan 2,988 m (9,803 ft) Peak of Victory (Jengish Chokusu), 7,439 m Karadarya River, 132 m
Nepal 2,565 m (8,415 ft) Mount Everest, 8,849 m Kechana Kawal, 70 m
Antarctica 2,300 m (7,546 ft) Vinson Massif, 4,892 m Deep Lake, -50 m
Bhutan 2,220 m (7,283 ft) Gangkhar Puensum, 7,570 m Drangme Chhu, 97 m
Lesotho 2,161 m (7,090 ft) Thabana Ntlenyana, 3,482 m Makhaleng River-Orange River Junction, 1,400 m
Andorra 1,996 m (6,549 ft) Coma Pedrosa, 2,942 m Riu Runer, 840 m
Afghanistan 1,884 m (6,181 ft) Noshak, 7,485 m Amu Darya River, 258 m
Chile 1,871 m (6,138 ft) Ojos del Salado, 6,893 m Pacific Ocean, 0 m
China 1,840 m (6,037 ft) Mount Everest, 8,849 m Turpan Depression, -154 m
Armenia 1,792 m (5,879 ft) Mount Aragats, 4,090 m Debed River Valley, 375 m
Greenland 1,792 m (5,879 ft) Gunnbjørn Fjeld, 3,694 m Arctic Ocean, 0 m
Rwanda 1,598 m (5,243 ft) Mount Karisimbi, 4,507 m Rusizi River, 950 m
Peru 1,555 m (5,102 ft) Huascaran, 6,768 m Pacific Ocean, 0 m
Mongolia 1,528 m (5,013 ft) Khüiten Peak, 4,374 m Hoh Nuur Depression, 518 m

And at the other end of the scale, these are the lowest-lying countries on average:

Country Average elevation Lowest point
The Bahamas 2 m (8 ft) Atlantic Ocean, 0 m
Jamaica 18 m (59 ft) Caribbean Sea, 0 m
Qatar 28 m (92 ft) Persian Gulf, 0 m
Netherlands 30 m (98 ft) Zuidplaspolder, -7 m
The Gambia 34 m (112 ft) Atlantic Ocean, 0 m
Denmark 34 m (112 ft) Lammefjord, -7 m
Estonia 61 m (200 ft) Baltic Sea, 0 m
Senegal 69 m (226 ft) Atlantic Ocean, 0 m
Guinea-Bissau 70 m (230 ft) Atlantic Ocean, 0 m
Trinidad and Tobago 83 m (272 ft) Sea Level, 0 m

Highest-Elevation Cities in the World

These are the highest towns and cities we track, measured by the height of the built-up area above sea level.

City Country Elevation
La Rinconada Peru 5,100 m (16,732 ft)
Santa Bárbara Bolivia 4,774 m (15,663 ft)
Qarabolaq Afghanistan 4,139 m (13,579 ft)
Laya Bhutan 3,820 m (12,533 ft)
Kaza India 3,650 m (11,975 ft)
Putre Chile 3,532 m (11,588 ft)
Apartaderos Venezuela 3,505 m (11,499 ft)
Vostok Station Antarctica 3,488 m (11,444 ft)
Namche Bazaar Nepal 3,440 m (11,286 ft)
El Ángel Ecuador 3,210 m (10,531 ft)
Ixchiguán Guatemala 3,185 m (10,449 ft)
Shimshal Pakistan 3,113 m (10,213 ft)
Villa Mills Costa Rica 3,100 m (10,171 ft)
Leadville United States of America 3,094 m (10,151 ft)
Kawkaban Yemen 2,931 m (9,616 ft)

Interesting Elevation Facts Around the World