POST COLD WAR WORLD
INTEGRATION OF EUROPE
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Great Mountains
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Appalacians
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Alps
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Smoky Mountains
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lie in south-central Europe. The mountain range stretches approximately 750 miles (1, 200 kilometers) in a crescent shape across eight Alpine countries: France, Switzerland, Monaco, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Alps are a range of mountains in Europe caused by uplift in the European Plate as it is impacted by the African Plate moving north; they stretch from Italy through France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and into Slovenia.
Detailed explanation-3: -Alpes (French) Alpen (German) Alps (Romansh) Alpe (Slovene) (not including numerous dialects)
Detailed explanation-4: -The name Alps has a long history: the Latin word “Alpes” was already in use in the first century BC. One theory is that it was derived from “albus”, = white, and referred originally to the snowy peaks.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Dolomites-the dramatic mountains along Italy’s northeast border-offer not only some of Europe’s most scenic alpine experiences, but a chance to encounter an intriguing mingling of cultures.