World Elevation extremes

Elevation extremes: lowest point: Bentley Subglacial Trench -2,540 m
note: in the oceanic realm, Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench is the lowest point, lying -10,924 m below the surface of the Pacific Ocean
highest point: Mount Everest 8,850 m

Definition: This entry includes both the highest point and the lowest point.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of May 16, 2008