International Mountain Day 2016: 11th Dec

Q.  International Mountain Day 2016 was celebrated on?
- Published on 13 Dec 16

a. 11th Dec
b. 12th Dec
c. 14th Dec
d. 15th Dec

ANSWER: 11th Dec
 
International Mountain Day 2016: 11th DecThe International Mountain Day 2016 was observed across the world on 11 December 2016 with the theme “Mountain Cultures: Celebrating Diversity and Strengthening Identity.”

The year saw the celebrations aimed at showcasing mountain cultures.

Mountains encompass communities with ancient cultures and traditions and are critical places for worship and pilgrimage.

Mountains cover around 22% of the earth’s land surface and play important role in moving the world towards sustainable economic growth.

More About Mountains
  • Serve 915 million mountain people all over the world.
  • Sources of springs and rivers.
  • Viewed as homes of deities in several cultures For example: Mount Kenya (God Ngai’s abode), Andes (Inca)
  • UNESCO states 376 of the 669 biosphere reserves contain mountain ecosystems.

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