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Why is Mount Logan in Yukon significant to Canada's geography?
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Mount Logan is significant to Canada's geography as it is the highest point in the country, standing at 19,551 feet (5,959 meters). Located in the St. Elias Mountains in southwestern Yukon, it is also the second-highest peak in North America. The mountain is a prominent feature within Kluane National Park and Reserve, a vast wilderness area. The peak was named in honor of Sir William Logan, the founder of the Geological Survey of Canada.12