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3 days ago · Between these flanking mountains lie the Šumadija hills, the core of the medieval Serbian state. The granite ridge of the Kopaonik Mountains, in Serbia’s southwestern Dinaric zone, reaches 6,617 feet (2,017 metres). This is a tectonically active region notable for earthquakes.
1 day ago · The Balkans ( / ˈbɔːlkənz / BAWL-kənz, / ˈbɒlkənz / BOL-kənz [1] ), corresponding partially with the Balkan Peninsula, is a geographical area in southeastern Europe with various geographical and historical definitions. [2] [3] [4] The region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains that stretch throughout the whole of Bulgaria. [5]
2 days ago · In conclusion, the number of countries considered to be part of the Balkans varies depending on the definitions and criteria used. Geographically, the core region encompasses 11 countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Slovenia.
4 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.
5 days ago · Caucasus, mountains and region lying between the Black Sea (west) and the Caspian Sea (east) and occupied by Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. The great historic barrier of the Caucasus Mountains rises up across the wide isthmus where Europe and Asia converge.
3 days ago · Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA – Features many well-marked routes with accessible rescue services. (Highest elevation: 14,259ft / 4,346m) (Highest elevation: 14,259ft / 4,346m) K2 Base Camp, Pakistan – A remote and scenic trek with epic views of the Karakoram Range, offering a glimpse at some of the world's highest peaks.
1 day ago · Map. Severe weather is forecast across Kosovo and Serbia through at least June 2. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across the region May 31, with the worst of the severe weather likely in central, northern, and western Serbia.
