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Climbing The Highest Mountain In The Philippines

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Rest at Mt.Apo Peak Climbing Mount Apo is one of the most unforgettable moments of a lifetime. It is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the highest mountain in the Philippines, according to Wikipedia. Mt. Apo is a volcanic mountain with several peaks, located between the provinces of Davao del Sur, North and South Cotabato, and West Bukidnon in Southern Mindanao. It has an elevation of 3,148 meters above sea level, with a latitude of 7.00883° N and a longitude of 127.276° E. It covers 72,796 hectares and consists of many different kinds of forests, including mossy tropical forests, inhabited by hundreds of endemic animal species, plants, waterfalls, lakes, and sulfur vents.   UNESCO World Heritage highest mountain Not everyone enjoys climbing mountains, but for mountaineers, conquering peaks represents the achievement of a significant goal. It requires total physical, intellectual, and psychological commitment. One of the most crucial life experiences is surviving i...