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The International Year of Mountains 2002 may be coming to an end, but the image of
mountains as the ecological and recreational hub of human activity will long endure. Mountains
not only harbour tremendous biodiversity, but they are also a source of shelter and sustenance
for humans and provide fresh water to more than 50 percent of the world's population. This worldwide
celebration has increased our awareness and stewardship of the planet's great peaks, as well as promoted
their conservation and sustainable development.
In Canada, October is the month to celebrate our great mountain tradition with the release
of eight commemorative stamps honouring the world's greatest peaks. The collection depicts the
seven highest summits on each continent — Mt. McKinley in North America, Aconcagua in South America,
Elbrus in Europe, Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid) in Oceania, Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa, Mt. Everest
in Asia and Vinson Massif in Antarctica. The eighth stamp shows Canada's own Mt. Logan, which, at 5,959
metres, is the country's highest peak.
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