Every December 11, we celebrate International Mountain Day, honoring the majestic peaks that shape our planet and the glaciers that support life. From the rolling Alps to the towering Himalayas, mountains cover nearly a quarter of Earth"s land and host 15% of the world"s population and nearly half of its biodiversity hotspots. Mount Everest, the world"s highest peak at over 29,000 feet, stands as a symbol of human aspiration and natural beauty. Its glaciers feed rivers sustaining millions, showing that mountains are more than scenery—they are lifelines.
International Mountain Day
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Santorini, Greece
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Let the games (finally) begin!
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African bush elephants in Namibia
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Ring-tailed lemur
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A peek at an explosive peak
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Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
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A perfect day to fly your flag
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Folegandros Island, Cyclades, Greece
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Happy New Year! (Again!)
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Gateway to America
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Peña Roya beech forest, Moncayo Natural Park, Aragon, Spain
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Is that a smile?
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Spring comes to the Palouse
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National Park Service Founders Day
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European fallow deer in England
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Night of the ‘Cold Moon’
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Illuminating Annecy
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Here s looking at you
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