Here is all the information related to the International Mountain Day and Why #MountainMatters
Mountains are the dwelling homes of around 12 percent of the world’s population. There is a great need to improve the livelihood of mountain people who are generally poor and isolated. 11th December is observed as International Mountain Day around the world. The main aim of celebrating the day is to highlight the significance of the mountains region and to acknowledge the role of mountains. The day is also observed to promote sustainable development in mountains.
Various interesting activities such as book fairs, themed lectures, workshops, press events etc are organized on this occasion. The exploration and mountaineering institutions take an active part in such events.
Logo of International Mountain Day 2022
The International Mountain Symbol contains three equilateral triangles, each orientated with two points on a single imaginary horizontal line and one point directed upwards.
The three triangles are black and depict mountains; the left triangle has a blue diamond on top depicting snow or ice on top of a mountain. The central triangle has a round orange at the centre representing natural resources found inside the mountains. The right triangle has a small green triangle at the lower right point representing the crops cultivated on the mountains.
Below the three triangles is present a black stripe with the words written-“11 December” and the words “International Mountain Day” in two different shades of the blue colour of the United Nations.
1- Mount Everest
Mount Everest is the world’s highest mountain, at 8,848 meters (29,029 ft) above sea level and the 5th tallest mountain measured from the centre of the Earth. It is located on the borders between Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal, Tibet, and China and is a part of the Himalayan Mountain Range. Although it is among the top 5 highest peaks and attracts many climbers with both advanced and limited climbing skills, it is one of the easiest mountains to climb.
2- K2
K2 is the world’s second-highest mountain. It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit–Baltistan region, Pakistan, and the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang, China. With a peak of 28,251 feet, K2 is the highest point of the Karakoram Range and the highest point in Pakistan. K2 is known as the “Savage Mountain” due to the difficulty of ascent and the second-highest fatality rate among the “eight-thousanders” for those who climb it. For every four people who have reached the summit, one has died trying.
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3- Kangchenjunga
Kanchenjunga is the third-highest mountain on the Earth with an elevation of 28,169 ft. Mount Kanchenjunga rises about 20 km south of the general alignment of the Great Himalayan range and is located on the boundary between Nepal and Sikkim, India.
Kanchenjunga is the highest peak in India, and is also the name of the surrounding section of the Himalayas and means “The Five Treasures of Snows”, as it contains five peaks. The treasures represent five repositories of God, which are gold, silver, gems, grain, and holy books.
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4- Lhotse
Lhotse is the fourth highest mountain in the world and is connected to Mt. Everest via the South Col. Lhotse means “South Peak” in Tibetan. In addition to the main summit at 27,940 ft above sea level, Lhotse Middle (East) is 27,605 ft and Lhotse Shar is 27,503 ft. It is located at the borders between Tibet (China) and the Khumbu region of Nepal.
5- Makalu
Makalu is the fifth highest mountain on the Earth at 27,825 ft and is located 19 km southeast of Mount Everest, on the border between Nepal and China. It is an isolated peak whose shape is a four-sided pyramid.
The first Mountain Day was observed on 11th December 2003 and it was decided that every year a specific theme would be allotted for the International Mountain Day.
2002 was celebrated as the International Year of Mountains to raise concern and create awareness for the issues regarding the sustainable development of mountains and the people dwelling in such regions.
Edit- Ayushi Mittal
