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1. www.britannica.com › place › AlpsAlps | Map, Mountaineering, & Facts | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Alps, a small segment of a discontinuous mountain chain that stretches from the Atlas Mountains of North Africa across southern Europe and Asia to beyond the Himalayas.

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     Alps - Mountains, Glaciers, Valleys: The Alps emerged during...

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     Alps - Exploration, Geology, Climbing: Records of ascents of...

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     Alps - Climate, Mountain Range, Europe: The location of the...

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     Alps - Flora, Fauna, Ecosystems: Several vegetation zones...

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     Lake Geneva, largest Alpine lake in Europe (area 224 square...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HimalayasHimalayas - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · The Himalayas, or Himalaya ( / ˌhɪməˈleɪ.ə, hɪˈmɑːləjə / HIM-ə-LAY-ə, hih-MAH-lə-yə) [b] is a mountain range in Asia, separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The range has some of the Earth 's highest peaks, including the highest, Mount Everest.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_highest_mountainsList of highest mountains on Earth - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · There are at least 108 mountains on Earth with elevations of 7,200 m (23,600 ft; 4.5 mi) or greater above sea level. Of these, 14 are more than 8,000 m (26,000 ft; 5.0 mi). The vast majority of these mountains are located on the edge of the Indian and Eurasian plates in China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan.

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     How mountains build? Geology of the Southern Alps, New Zealand, ancient rocks, uplifting, Gondwana

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5. www.earthtrekkers.com › bernese-oberland-travelBernese Oberland Travel Guide: Focus on the Jungfrau Region

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   5 days ago · The Bernese Alps is where you will find some of the most iconic mountains in the Alps. The mighty Jungfrau massif, made up of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, dominates the region. Within the Jungfrau region sits two valleys, the Lauterbrunnen valley and Lütschental valley.

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6. www.britannica.com › place › AustriaAustria | Facts, People, and Points of Interest | Britannica

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   4 days ago · The Austrian Alps form the physical backbone of the country. They may be subdivided into a northern and a southern limestone range, each of which is composed of rugged mountains. These two ranges are separated by a central range that is softer in form and outline and composed of crystalline rocks.

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7. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › what-is-europesWhat is Europe’s major mountain range? - Geographic Pedia

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   5 days ago · Stretching approximately 750 miles across eight Alpine countries, including France, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria, the Alps are not only the highest mountain range in Europe, but also the most extensive. Standing tall at an impressive 18,510 feet above sea level, Mount Elbrus takes the crown as the highest mountain in Europe.

8. www.minimalistjourneys.com › julian-alps-3-daysHow to explore the Julian Alps in 3 days: An itinerary for ...

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   4 days ago · What and where are the Julian Alps? The Julian Alps are a mountain range stretching from north-eastern Italy into north-western Slovenia. With 2,864 metres, Mt Triglav is the highest peak in the Julian Alps and Slovenia’s highest mountain.