If you have ever ventured into the mountains of the world, you may have been dazzled by its majesty. But, did you know that these awe inspiring terrains are also the source of a lot of the world's revenue? With the exception of the United States, mountainous countries such as Australia, Canada, China, France and the Czech Republic make up less than 1% of the world's land mass. The aforementioned countries have some of the highest per capita incomes in the developed world, and these countries' thriving tourism industries contribute greatly to the country's economic vitality. In addition, mountain ranges are a veritable cornucopia of adventure, albeit not without a few teething problems.
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