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The Alps (/ æ l p s /) are the highest and most extensive mountain range that is entirely in Europe, stretching approximately 1,200 km (750 mi) across eight Alpine countries (from west to east): Monaco, France, Switzerland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria and Slovenia.
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This article describes the delimitation of the Alps as a whole and of subdivisions of the range, follows the course of the main chain of the Alps and discusses the lakes and glaciers found in the region.
View of the Matterhorn within the Alps. The valleys of the Alps have been inhabited since prehistoric times. The Alpine culture, which developed there, centers on transhumance . Currently the Alps are divided among eight countries: France, Monaco, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany and Slovenia.
The Alps (Italian: Alpi, French: Alpes, German: Alpen, Bavarian: Oipm, Romansh: Alps, Slovene: Alpe, Occitan: Aups, Alps) is the greatest mountain range of Europe. It reaches from Austria and Slovenia in the east; through Italy , Switzerland , Liechtenstein and Germany ; to France in the west.
Geologic structure. The Alps have a complex geology, but the general structure is the same as for other mountain ranges formed by continental collision . Subdivisions. The Alps are often divided into Eastern, Central and Western Alps, even though the boundaries between these subdivisions are arbitrary.
The Swiss Alps comprise almost all the highest mountains of the Alps, such as Dufourspitze (4,634 m), the Dom (4,545 m), the Liskamm (4,527 m), the Weisshorn (4,506 m) and the Matterhorn (4,478 m). The other following major summits can be found in this list of mountains of Switzerland.
Welcome to the Alps portal. The portal is designed to give an overview of articles associated with the Alps, predominantly with a focus on the mountains themselves, but also on the history of the Alps, Alpine climbing, hiking, culture, biodiversity and many other related topics.
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