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1. A Look at Major Mountain Chains of Europe

2. Pyrenees Mountains Extending 450 kilometers from the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean Sea Link between Spain and France but most of the regions belongs to Spain Separates the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe

3. Pyrenees Mountains The tallest peak is Pico de Aneto rising to 3404 meters above sea level Composed of granite and limestones Popular for skiing during winter

4. Pyrenees Mountains The chamois is a kind of goat-antelope mostly found in Pyrenees. Its hooves have soft, elastic soles which help it to grip the steep terrain and keep it from slipping.

5. Pyrenees Mountains Swatted in the Pyrenees is the small country of Andorra Two head of the state: president of France and the Bishop of Seo de Urgel in Spain

6. Apennine Mountains Run through the length of Italy like a rigid spine, separating the peninsula into eastern and western halves. Resemble a glossy marble umbrella handle, with the long curve of the Alps sitting atop the handle.

7. Apennine Mountains Corno Grande is the site of Europe’s Southernmost glaciers. The entire region used to support thick forests, which have been considerably reduced over the past centuries.

8. Apennine Mountains Tucked high in the Appenines is a tiny independent nation – San Marino – surrounded by Italy, only 25 square mile area. It can boast of being the last city-state from Renaissance times.

9. Carpathian Mountains Europe’s largest chain of mountains. Stretch in a graceful arc over a distance of 1400 km through six countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Ukraine, Romania.

10. Carpathian Mountains Highest peaks are found in the Tatra region. Here ten proud peaks climb to over 2500 meters in height. The highest peak is Mt. Gerlach (2663 meters)

11. Caucasus Mountains At one of the points where Europe meets Asia, the Caucasus Mountains stretch 1127 kilometers between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and the Russian Federation share parts of the Caucasus Mountains.

12. Caucasus Mountains The tallest summit in Europe at 5600 meters is found here: Mt. Elbrus, a double cone of volcanic origin . Relatively young as far as ranges go, the Caucasus Mountains are still geologically active.

13. Ural Mountains Chelyabinsk – critically polluted area in the Urals. Enormous amounts of radioactivity had been released and the soil and water had been terribly polluted due to several events. This also where the famous Chelyabinsk Meteorite landed.

14. The Alps Beginning in southeastern France, the Alps stretch in a rugged arc 1500 km long across Switzerland, southernmost Germany, Italy, and Austria. They covered two-thirds of Switzerland and Austria.

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