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Kluane National Park, Yukon, Canada

© GRID-Arendal/Peter Prokosh2013

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Nairobi, Kenya

Kluane National Park and Reserve are two units of Canada's national park system, located in the extreme southwestern corner of Yukon Territory. Kluane National Park Reserve was established in 1972, covering 22,016 square kilometres. The park includes the highest mountain in Canada, Mount Logan (5,959 m) of the Saint Elias Mountains. Mountains and glaciers dominate the park's landscape, covering 82% of its area. It contains close to 105 species of birds, including the rock ptarmigan and the golden and bald eagle.

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  • Title: Kluane National Park, Yukon, Canada
  • Creator: © GRID-Arendal/Peter Prokosh
  • Date Created: 2013
  • Location: North America, Canada, Kluane National Park
  • Subject Keywords: peatlands, biodiversity, ecosystems
  • Original Source: http://www.grida.no/resources/4429
  • Rights: © Peter Prokosch/GRID-Arendal
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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