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What defines a mountain?

– Decoding the mountains –

Not all mountains are the same. There are tall mountains and small mountains, as well as famous mountains and unknown mountains. Mountains determine our lives. They influence the places we live in and the way in which countries have been formed over time. They even influence the weather.  With the aid of infographics, we’ll explain to you what exactly a mountain is made of.

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