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Example 1

Before After
1839 Metre Summit
1839峰
A view from Mount Kamui
Highest point
Elevation1,842 m (6,043 ft)
Listing List of mountains and hills of Japan by height
Coordinates 42°32′22″N 142°48′29″E / 42.53944°N 142.80806°E / 42.53944; 142.80806
Naming
English translation1839 metre summit
Language of nameJapanese
Geography
1839 Metre Summit is located in Japan
1839 Metre Summit
1839 Metre Summit
Parent range Hidaka Mountains
Topo mapGeographical Survey Institute (国土地理院, Kokudochiriin) 25000:1 ヤオロマップ岳
Geology
Mountain type Fold
1839 Metre Summit
1839峰
A view from Mount Kamui
Highest point
Elevation1,842 m (6,043 ft)
Listing List of mountains and hills of Japan by height
Coordinates 42°32′22″N 142°48′29″E / 42.53944°N 142.80806°E / 42.53944; 142.80806
Naming
English translation1839 metre summit
Language of name Japanese
Geography
1839 Metre Summit is located in Japan
1839 Metre Summit
1839 Metre Summit
Parent range Hidaka Mountains
Topo mapGeographical Survey Institute (国土地理院, Kokudochiriin) 25000:1 ヤオロマップ岳
Geology
Mountain type Fold

Example 2

Before After
A' Chràlaig
A' Chralaig from the northwest
Highest point
Elevation1,120 m (3,670 ft) [1]
Prominence786 m (2,579 ft)
Ranked 38th in British Isles
Parent peak Carn Eige
Listing Munro, Marilyn
Coordinates 57°11′5″N 05°09′16″W / 57.18472°N 5.15444°W / 57.18472; -5.15444
Naming
English translationthe basket  [2]
Language of name Gaelic
PronunciationScottish Gaelic: [əˈxɾaːl̪ˠɛkʲ]
English approximation: ə-KHRAH-lek
Geography
A' Chràlaig is located in Highland
A' Chràlaig
A' Chràlaig
Parent range Northwest Highlands
OS grid NH094148
Topo map OS Landranger 33 / 34
Geology
Mountain typemountain
A' Chràlaig
A' Chralaig from the northwest
Highest point
Elevation1,120 m (3,670 ft) [3]
Prominence786 m (2,579 ft)
Ranked 38th in British Isles
Parent peak Carn Eige
Listing Munro, Marilyn
Coordinates 57°11′5″N 05°09′16″W / 57.18472°N 5.15444°W / 57.18472; -5.15444
Naming
English translationthe basket  [4]
Language of name Scottish Gaelic
PronunciationScottish Gaelic: [əˈxɾaːl̪ˠɛkʲ]
English approximation: ə-KHRAH-lek
Geography
A' Chràlaig is located in Highland
A' Chràlaig
A' Chràlaig
Parent range Northwest Highlands
OS grid NH094148
Topo map OS Landranger 33 / 34
Geology
Mountain typemountain

Example 3

Before After
Absaroka Range
Absaroka range as seen from west of Livingston, Montana
Highest point
Peak Francs Peak
Elevation13,153 ft (4,009 m) [5]
Coordinates 43°57′41″N 109°19′51″W / 43.96139°N 109.33083°W / 43.96139; -109.33083 [6]
Dimensions
Length150 mi (240 km)
Width75 mi (121 km)
Geography
Absaroka Range is shown highlighted in pink on a map of the western United States
CountryUnited States
StatesMontana and Wyoming
Parent rangeRocky Mountains
Borders on Beartooth Mountains and Wind River Range
Absaroka Range
Absaroka range as seen from west of Livingston, Montana
Highest point
Peak Francs Peak
Elevation13,153 ft (4,009 m) [5]
Coordinates 43°57′41″N 109°19′51″W / 43.96139°N 109.33083°W / 43.96139; -109.33083 [6]
Dimensions
Length150 mi (240 km)
Width75 mi (121 km)
Geography
Absaroka Range is shown highlighted in pink on a map of the western United States
CountryUnited States
StatesMontana and Wyoming
Parent rangeRocky Mountains
Borders on Beartooth Mountains and Wind River Range

Example 4

Before After
Aldan Highlands
Алданское нагорье / Алдан үрдэлэ
Highest point
Elevation2,306 m (7,566 ft)
Dimensions
Length600 km (370 mi)
Width300 km (190 mi)
Geography
Aldan Highlands is located in Sakha Republic
Aldan Highlands
Aldan Highlands
Location in the Sakha Republic, Russia
Country Russia
Federal subject Sakha Republic
Range coordinates 57°0′N 128°0′E / 57.000°N 128.000°E / 57.000; 128.000
Parent range South Siberian System
Geology
Age of rock Precambrian [7] and Late Archaean
Type of rock Gneiss, slate, Granulite and amphibolite
Climbing
Easiest routefrom Aldan
Aldan Highlands
Алданское нагорье / Алдан үрдэлэ
Highest point
Elevation2,306 m (7,566 ft)
Dimensions
Length600 km (370 mi)
Width300 km (190 mi)
Geography
Aldan Highlands is located in Sakha Republic
Aldan Highlands
Aldan Highlands
Location in the Sakha Republic, Russia
Country Russia
Federal subject Sakha Republic
Range coordinates 57°0′N 128°0′E / 57.000°N 128.000°E / 57.000; 128.000
Parent range South Siberian System
Geology
Age of rock Precambrian [8] and Late Archaean
Type of rock Gneiss, slate, Granulite and amphibolite
Climbing
Easiest routefrom Aldan

Example 5

Before After
Adrar des Ifoghas
Adrar n Ifoghas
View of a guelta near Oubankort
Highest point
Elevation890 m (2,920 ft)
Geography
Topographic map of the Kidal Region
LocationCentral Sahara
Countries Mali and Algeria
Regions Kidal Region, Tamanrasset and Adrar
Adrar des Ifoghas
Adrar n Ifoghas
View of a guelta near Oubankort
Highest point
Elevation890 m (2,920 ft)
Geography
Topographic map of the Kidal Region
LocationCentral Sahara
Countries Mali and Algeria
States/Provinces Kidal Region, Tamanrasset and Adrar

Example 6

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Alpi Cusiane
Prealpi Cusiane
Mottarone summit
Highest point
Peak Cima Altemberg
Elevation2,395 m (7,858 ft)
Coordinates 45°56′10″N 8°12′13″E / 45.93611°N 8.20361°E / 45.93611; 8.20361
Geography
Alpi Cusiane is located in Alps
Alpi Cusiane
Alpi Cusiane
Country Italy
Region/ Provinces Piedmont, Novara, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola and Vercelli
Rivers Ticino, Sesia and Agogna
Settlement Omegna, Stresa, Arona
Parent rangePennine Alps
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny
Alpi Cusiane
Prealpi Cusiane
Mottarone summit
Highest point
Peak Cima Altemberg
Elevation2,395 m (7,858 ft)
Coordinates 45°56′10″N 8°12′13″E / 45.93611°N 8.20361°E / 45.93611; 8.20361
Geography
Alpi Cusiane is located in Alps
Alpi Cusiane
Alpi Cusiane
Country Italy
Region/ Provinces Piedmont, Novara, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola and Vercelli
Rivers Ticino, Sesia and Agogna
Settlement Omegna, Stresa, Arona
Parent rangePennine Alps
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny

Example 7

Before After
Blackstairs Mountains
Panorama of the Blackstairs Mountains
Highest point
Peak Mount Leinster, East of Borris
Elevation796 m (2,612 ft)
Coordinates 52°37′1.2″N 6°46′40.8″W / 52.617000°N 6.778000°W / 52.617000; -6.778000
Naming
Native nameNa Staighrí Dubha Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed ( help)
Geography
Country Ireland
Province Leinster
Counties Carlow and Wexford
Towns Bunclody, Borris, Kiltealy, Rathnure, Ballywilliam, St Mullin's and Graiguenamanagh
Range coordinates 52°35′17″N 6°46′48″W / 52.588°N 6.780°W / 52.588; -6.780
Blackstairs Mountains
Panorama of the Blackstairs Mountains
Highest point
Peak Mount Leinster, East of Borris
Elevation796 m (2,612 ft)
Coordinates 52°37′1.2″N 6°46′40.8″W / 52.617000°N 6.778000°W / 52.617000; -6.778000
Naming
Native nameNa Staighrí Dubha Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed ( help)
Geography
Country Ireland
Province Leinster
Counties Carlow and Wexford
Towns Bunclody, Borris, Kiltealy, Rathnure, Ballywilliam, St Mullin's and Graiguenamanagh
Range coordinates 52°35′17″N 6°46′48″W / 52.588°N 6.780°W / 52.588; -6.780

Example 8

Before After
Appalachian Mountains
Appalachians
August 2007 view from the slopes of Back Allegheny Mountain, looking east; visible are Allegheny Mountain (in the Monongahela National Forest of West Virginia, middle distance), and Shenandoah Mountain (in the George Washington National Forest of Virginia, far distance)
Highest point
Peak Mount Mitchell
Elevation6,684 ft (2,037 m)
Dimensions
Length1,500 mi (2,400 km)
Geography
CountriesUnited States, Canada and France
Regions Newfoundland and Labrador, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Québec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama
Range coordinates 40°N 78°W / 40°N 78°W / 40; -78
Geology
Orogeny Taconic, Acadian, Alleghanian
Age of rock OrdovicianPermian
Appalachian Mountains
Appalachians
August 2007 view from the slopes of Back Allegheny Mountain, looking east; visible are Allegheny Mountain (in the Monongahela National Forest of West Virginia, middle distance), and Shenandoah Mountain (in the George Washington National Forest of Virginia, far distance)
Highest point
Peak Mount Mitchell
Elevation6,684 ft (2,037 m)
Dimensions
Length1,500 mi (2,400 km)
Geography
CountriesUnited States, Canada and France
States/Provinces Newfoundland and Labrador, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Québec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama
Range coordinates 40°N 78°W / 40°N 78°W / 40; -78
Geology
Orogeny Taconic, Acadian, Alleghanian
Age of rock OrdovicianPermian

Example 9

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Lepontine Alps
Monte Leone
Highest point
PeakMonte Leone
Elevation3,553 m (11,657 ft)
Coordinates 46°24′N 8°08′E / 46.400°N 8.133°E / 46.400; 8.133
Naming
Native name
Geography
Lepontine Alps (red)
Countries Switzerland and Italy
Cantons, Regions Valais, Ticino, Graubünden, Uri, Piedmont and Lombardy
Range coordinates 46°25′N 8°40′E / 46.417°N 8.667°E / 46.417; 8.667
Parent rangeWestern Alps
Borders on Pennine Alps, Bernese Alps, Uri Alps, Glarus Alps, Western Rhaetian Alps and Lugano Prealps
Topo mapSwiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny
Lepontine Alps
Monte Leone
Highest point
PeakMonte Leone
Elevation3,553 m (11,657 ft)
Coordinates 46°24′N 8°08′E / 46.400°N 8.133°E / 46.400; 8.133
Naming
Native name
Geography
Lepontine Alps (red)
Countries Switzerland and Italy
Cantons, Regions Valais, Ticino, Graubünden, Uri, Piedmont and Lombardy
Range coordinates 46°25′N 8°40′E / 46.417°N 8.667°E / 46.417; 8.667
Parent rangeWestern Alps
Borders on Pennine Alps, Bernese Alps, Uri Alps, Glarus Alps, Western Rhaetian Alps and Lugano Prealps
Topo mapSwiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny

Example 10

Before After
Mount Royal
Mount Royal's eastern slope.
Highest point
Elevation233 m (764 ft)
Coordinates 45°30′23″N 73°35′20″W / 45.50639°N 73.58889°W / 45.50639; -73.58889
Naming
Native nameMont Royal Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed ( help)
Geography
Mount Royal is located in Quebec
Mount Royal
Mount Royal
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Parent range Monteregian Hills
Topo map NTS 31H
Geology
Age of rock Early Cretaceous
Mountain type Intrusive stock
Climbing
First ascent Jacques Cartier, 1535
(first European)
Easiest route Hiking or Cycling
Mount Royal
Mount Royal's eastern slope.
Highest point
Elevation233 m (764 ft)
Coordinates 45°30′23″N 73°35′20″W / 45.50639°N 73.58889°W / 45.50639; -73.58889
Naming
Native nameMont Royal Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed ( help)
Geography
Mount Royal is located in Quebec
Mount Royal
Mount Royal
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Parent range Monteregian Hills
Topo map NTS 31H
Geology
Age of rock Early Cretaceous
Mountain type Intrusive stock
Climbing
First ascent Jacques Cartier, 1535
(first European)
Easiest route Hiking or Cycling

Example 11

Before After
Skjaldbreiður
Skjaldbreiður as seen from Þingvellir
Highest point
Elevation1,060 m (3,480 ft)
Coordinates 64°24′36″N 20°45′44″W / 64.41000°N 20.76222°W / 64.41000; -20.76222
Naming
English translationbroad shield
Language of name Icelandic
Geography
Skjaldbreiður is located in Iceland
Skjaldbreiður
Skjaldbreiður
Iceland
Geology
Age of rock9,000 years
Mountain type shield volcano
Skjaldbreiður
Skjaldbreiður as seen from Þingvellir
Highest point
Elevation1,060 m (3,480 ft)
Coordinates 64°24′36″N 20°45′44″W / 64.41000°N 20.76222°W / 64.41000; -20.76222
Naming
English translationbroad shield
Language of name Icelandic
Geography
Skjaldbreiður is located in Iceland
Skjaldbreiður
Skjaldbreiður
Iceland
Geology
Age of rock9,000 years
Mountain type shield volcano

Example 12

Before After
Mount Omusha
双子山 (オムシャヌプリ)
Highest point
Elevation1,379 m (4,524 ft)
Listing List of mountains and hills of Japan by height
Coordinates 42°18′33″N 143°3′17″E / 42.30917°N 143.05472°E / 42.30917; 143.05472
Naming
English translationtwin children [9] mountain
Language of name Ainu language
PronunciationJapanese: [omɯɕanɯpɯɾi]
Geography
Location Hokkaidō, Japan
Parent range Hidaka Mountains
Topo mapGeographical Survey Institute (国土地理院, Kokudochiriin) 25000:1 楽古岳
Geology
Mountain type Fold
Mount Omusha
双子山 (オムシャヌプリ)
Highest point
Elevation1,379 m (4,524 ft)
Listing List of mountains and hills of Japan by height
Coordinates 42°18′33″N 143°3′17″E / 42.30917°N 143.05472°E / 42.30917; 143.05472
Naming
English translationtwin children [10] mountain
Language of name Ainu language
PronunciationJapanese: [omɯɕanɯpɯɾi]
Geography
Location Hokkaidō, Japan
Parent range Hidaka Mountains
Topo mapGeographical Survey Institute (国土地理院, Kokudochiriin) 25000:1 楽古岳
Geology
Mountain type Fold

Example 13

Before After
Alps
Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps, view from the Savoy side
Highest point
Peak Mont Blanc
Elevation4,808.73 m (15,776.7 ft) [11]
Coordinates 45°49′58″N 06°51′54″E / 45.83278°N 6.86500°E / 45.83278; 6.86500
Dimensions
Length1,200 km (750 mi)
Width250 km (160 mi)
Area200,000 km2 (77,000 sq mi)
Naming
Native name
Geography
Relief of the Alps. See also map with international borders marked.
Countries  Austria,   France,   Germany,   Italy,   Liechtenstein,   Monaco,   Slovenia and    Switzerland
Range coordinates 46°30′N 09°19′E / 46.500°N 9.317°E / 46.500; 9.317
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny
Age of rock Tertiary
Type of rock Bündner schist, flysch and molasse
Alps
Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps, view from the Savoy side
Highest point
Peak Mont Blanc
Elevation4,808.73 m (15,776.7 ft) [11]
Coordinates 45°49′58″N 06°51′54″E / 45.83278°N 6.86500°E / 45.83278; 6.86500
Dimensions
Length1,200 km (750 mi)
Width250 km (160 mi)
Area200,000 km2 (77,000 sq mi)
Naming
Native name
Geography
Relief of the Alps. See also map with international borders marked.
Countries Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia and Switzerland
Range coordinates 46°30′N 09°19′E / 46.500°N 9.317°E / 46.500; 9.317
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny
Age of rock Tertiary
Type of rock Bündner schist, flysch and molasse

Example 14

Before After
Catskill Mountains
Slide Mountain and nearby peaks as seen from Twin Mountain in the northern Catskills
Highest point
Peak Slide Mountain
Elevation4,180 ft (1,270 m)
Coordinates 41°59′55″N 74°23′11″W / 41.99861°N 74.38639°W / 41.99861; -74.38639
Dimensions
Length111 mi (179 km) N/S
Width102 mi (164 km) E/W
Area15,259 km2 (5,892 sq mi)
Geography
Main regions of the northeast Appalachians, with the Catskills as "C"
CountryUnited States
State New York
Region Hudson Valley
Counties Delaware, Greene, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster
Rivers Esopus Creek, Neversink River, Rondout Creek and Schoharie Creek
Communities Ellenville, Fleischmanns, Hunter, Liberty, Margaretville, Hancock, New York, Palenville, Phoenicia, Shandaken, Shokan, Tannersville, Wawarsing, Windham and Woodstock
Parent range Appalachian ( Allegheny Plateau)
Borders on Poconos, Shawangunk Ridge, Hudson Valley, Great Appalachian Valley and Mohawk Valley
Geology
Age of rock Devonian and Mississippian
Type of rock Sedimentary
Catskill Mountains
Slide Mountain and nearby peaks as seen from Twin Mountain in the northern Catskills
Highest point
Peak Slide Mountain
Elevation4,180 ft (1,270 m)
Coordinates 41°59′55″N 74°23′11″W / 41.99861°N 74.38639°W / 41.99861; -74.38639
Dimensions
Length111 mi (179 km) N/S
Width102 mi (164 km) E/W
Area15,259 km2 (5,892 sq mi)
Geography
Main regions of the northeast Appalachians, with the Catskills as "C"
CountryUnited States
State New York
Region Hudson Valley
Counties Delaware, Greene, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster
Rivers Esopus Creek, Neversink River, Rondout Creek and Schoharie Creek
Communities Ellenville, Fleischmanns, Hunter, Liberty, Margaretville, Hancock, New York, Palenville, Phoenicia, Shandaken, Shokan, Tannersville, Wawarsing, Windham and Woodstock
Parent range Appalachian ( Allegheny Plateau)
Borders on Poconos, Shawangunk Ridge, Hudson Valley, Great Appalachian Valley and Mohawk Valley
Geology
Age of rock Devonian and Mississippian
Type of rock Sedimentary

Example 15

Before After
Hajar Mountains
Oman Mountains [12] [13]
Rocky Mountains [14] [15]
Stone Mountains
Highest point
Peak Jebel Shams, Oman
Elevation3,009 m (9,872 ft)
Naming
Native nameجِبَال ٱلْحَجَر
Geography
Hajar Mountains is located in Oman
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains is located in Middle East
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains is located in Asia
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains
Countries  Oman and   United Arab Emirates
RegionAsia
Range coordinates 23°18′N 57°06′E / 23.3°N 57.1°E / 23.3; 57.1
Hajar Mountains
Oman Mountains [12] [13]
Rocky Mountains [14] [15]
Stone Mountains
Highest point
Peak Jebel Shams, Oman
Elevation3,009 m (9,872 ft)
Naming
Native nameجِبَال ٱلْحَجَر
Geography
Hajar Mountains is located in Oman
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains is located in Middle East
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains is located in Asia
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains
Countries Oman and United Arab Emirates
RegionAsia
Range coordinates 23°18′N 57°06′E / 23.3°N 57.1°E / 23.3; 57.1

References

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  7. ^ The tectonics and metallogeny of the Precambrian of the Aldan-Stanovoy Shield
  8. ^ The tectonics and metallogeny of the Precambrian of the Aldan-Stanovoy Shield
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Example 1

Before After
1839 Metre Summit
1839峰
A view from Mount Kamui
Highest point
Elevation1,842 m (6,043 ft)
Listing List of mountains and hills of Japan by height
Coordinates 42°32′22″N 142°48′29″E / 42.53944°N 142.80806°E / 42.53944; 142.80806
Naming
English translation1839 metre summit
Language of nameJapanese
Geography
1839 Metre Summit is located in Japan
1839 Metre Summit
1839 Metre Summit
Parent range Hidaka Mountains
Topo mapGeographical Survey Institute (国土地理院, Kokudochiriin) 25000:1 ヤオロマップ岳
Geology
Mountain type Fold
1839 Metre Summit
1839峰
A view from Mount Kamui
Highest point
Elevation1,842 m (6,043 ft)
Listing List of mountains and hills of Japan by height
Coordinates 42°32′22″N 142°48′29″E / 42.53944°N 142.80806°E / 42.53944; 142.80806
Naming
English translation1839 metre summit
Language of name Japanese
Geography
1839 Metre Summit is located in Japan
1839 Metre Summit
1839 Metre Summit
Parent range Hidaka Mountains
Topo mapGeographical Survey Institute (国土地理院, Kokudochiriin) 25000:1 ヤオロマップ岳
Geology
Mountain type Fold

Example 2

Before After
A' Chràlaig
A' Chralaig from the northwest
Highest point
Elevation1,120 m (3,670 ft) [1]
Prominence786 m (2,579 ft)
Ranked 38th in British Isles
Parent peak Carn Eige
Listing Munro, Marilyn
Coordinates 57°11′5″N 05°09′16″W / 57.18472°N 5.15444°W / 57.18472; -5.15444
Naming
English translationthe basket  [2]
Language of name Gaelic
PronunciationScottish Gaelic: [əˈxɾaːl̪ˠɛkʲ]
English approximation: ə-KHRAH-lek
Geography
A' Chràlaig is located in Highland
A' Chràlaig
A' Chràlaig
Parent range Northwest Highlands
OS grid NH094148
Topo map OS Landranger 33 / 34
Geology
Mountain typemountain
A' Chràlaig
A' Chralaig from the northwest
Highest point
Elevation1,120 m (3,670 ft) [3]
Prominence786 m (2,579 ft)
Ranked 38th in British Isles
Parent peak Carn Eige
Listing Munro, Marilyn
Coordinates 57°11′5″N 05°09′16″W / 57.18472°N 5.15444°W / 57.18472; -5.15444
Naming
English translationthe basket  [4]
Language of name Scottish Gaelic
PronunciationScottish Gaelic: [əˈxɾaːl̪ˠɛkʲ]
English approximation: ə-KHRAH-lek
Geography
A' Chràlaig is located in Highland
A' Chràlaig
A' Chràlaig
Parent range Northwest Highlands
OS grid NH094148
Topo map OS Landranger 33 / 34
Geology
Mountain typemountain

Example 3

Before After
Absaroka Range
Absaroka range as seen from west of Livingston, Montana
Highest point
Peak Francs Peak
Elevation13,153 ft (4,009 m) [5]
Coordinates 43°57′41″N 109°19′51″W / 43.96139°N 109.33083°W / 43.96139; -109.33083 [6]
Dimensions
Length150 mi (240 km)
Width75 mi (121 km)
Geography
Absaroka Range is shown highlighted in pink on a map of the western United States
CountryUnited States
StatesMontana and Wyoming
Parent rangeRocky Mountains
Borders on Beartooth Mountains and Wind River Range
Absaroka Range
Absaroka range as seen from west of Livingston, Montana
Highest point
Peak Francs Peak
Elevation13,153 ft (4,009 m) [5]
Coordinates 43°57′41″N 109°19′51″W / 43.96139°N 109.33083°W / 43.96139; -109.33083 [6]
Dimensions
Length150 mi (240 km)
Width75 mi (121 km)
Geography
Absaroka Range is shown highlighted in pink on a map of the western United States
CountryUnited States
StatesMontana and Wyoming
Parent rangeRocky Mountains
Borders on Beartooth Mountains and Wind River Range

Example 4

Before After
Aldan Highlands
Алданское нагорье / Алдан үрдэлэ
Highest point
Elevation2,306 m (7,566 ft)
Dimensions
Length600 km (370 mi)
Width300 km (190 mi)
Geography
Aldan Highlands is located in Sakha Republic
Aldan Highlands
Aldan Highlands
Location in the Sakha Republic, Russia
Country Russia
Federal subject Sakha Republic
Range coordinates 57°0′N 128°0′E / 57.000°N 128.000°E / 57.000; 128.000
Parent range South Siberian System
Geology
Age of rock Precambrian [7] and Late Archaean
Type of rock Gneiss, slate, Granulite and amphibolite
Climbing
Easiest routefrom Aldan
Aldan Highlands
Алданское нагорье / Алдан үрдэлэ
Highest point
Elevation2,306 m (7,566 ft)
Dimensions
Length600 km (370 mi)
Width300 km (190 mi)
Geography
Aldan Highlands is located in Sakha Republic
Aldan Highlands
Aldan Highlands
Location in the Sakha Republic, Russia
Country Russia
Federal subject Sakha Republic
Range coordinates 57°0′N 128°0′E / 57.000°N 128.000°E / 57.000; 128.000
Parent range South Siberian System
Geology
Age of rock Precambrian [8] and Late Archaean
Type of rock Gneiss, slate, Granulite and amphibolite
Climbing
Easiest routefrom Aldan

Example 5

Before After
Adrar des Ifoghas
Adrar n Ifoghas
View of a guelta near Oubankort
Highest point
Elevation890 m (2,920 ft)
Geography
Topographic map of the Kidal Region
LocationCentral Sahara
Countries Mali and Algeria
Regions Kidal Region, Tamanrasset and Adrar
Adrar des Ifoghas
Adrar n Ifoghas
View of a guelta near Oubankort
Highest point
Elevation890 m (2,920 ft)
Geography
Topographic map of the Kidal Region
LocationCentral Sahara
Countries Mali and Algeria
States/Provinces Kidal Region, Tamanrasset and Adrar

Example 6

Before After
Alpi Cusiane
Prealpi Cusiane
Mottarone summit
Highest point
Peak Cima Altemberg
Elevation2,395 m (7,858 ft)
Coordinates 45°56′10″N 8°12′13″E / 45.93611°N 8.20361°E / 45.93611; 8.20361
Geography
Alpi Cusiane is located in Alps
Alpi Cusiane
Alpi Cusiane
Country Italy
Region/ Provinces Piedmont, Novara, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola and Vercelli
Rivers Ticino, Sesia and Agogna
Settlement Omegna, Stresa, Arona
Parent rangePennine Alps
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny
Alpi Cusiane
Prealpi Cusiane
Mottarone summit
Highest point
Peak Cima Altemberg
Elevation2,395 m (7,858 ft)
Coordinates 45°56′10″N 8°12′13″E / 45.93611°N 8.20361°E / 45.93611; 8.20361
Geography
Alpi Cusiane is located in Alps
Alpi Cusiane
Alpi Cusiane
Country Italy
Region/ Provinces Piedmont, Novara, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola and Vercelli
Rivers Ticino, Sesia and Agogna
Settlement Omegna, Stresa, Arona
Parent rangePennine Alps
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny

Example 7

Before After
Blackstairs Mountains
Panorama of the Blackstairs Mountains
Highest point
Peak Mount Leinster, East of Borris
Elevation796 m (2,612 ft)
Coordinates 52°37′1.2″N 6°46′40.8″W / 52.617000°N 6.778000°W / 52.617000; -6.778000
Naming
Native nameNa Staighrí Dubha Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed ( help)
Geography
Country Ireland
Province Leinster
Counties Carlow and Wexford
Towns Bunclody, Borris, Kiltealy, Rathnure, Ballywilliam, St Mullin's and Graiguenamanagh
Range coordinates 52°35′17″N 6°46′48″W / 52.588°N 6.780°W / 52.588; -6.780
Blackstairs Mountains
Panorama of the Blackstairs Mountains
Highest point
Peak Mount Leinster, East of Borris
Elevation796 m (2,612 ft)
Coordinates 52°37′1.2″N 6°46′40.8″W / 52.617000°N 6.778000°W / 52.617000; -6.778000
Naming
Native nameNa Staighrí Dubha Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed ( help)
Geography
Country Ireland
Province Leinster
Counties Carlow and Wexford
Towns Bunclody, Borris, Kiltealy, Rathnure, Ballywilliam, St Mullin's and Graiguenamanagh
Range coordinates 52°35′17″N 6°46′48″W / 52.588°N 6.780°W / 52.588; -6.780

Example 8

Before After
Appalachian Mountains
Appalachians
August 2007 view from the slopes of Back Allegheny Mountain, looking east; visible are Allegheny Mountain (in the Monongahela National Forest of West Virginia, middle distance), and Shenandoah Mountain (in the George Washington National Forest of Virginia, far distance)
Highest point
Peak Mount Mitchell
Elevation6,684 ft (2,037 m)
Dimensions
Length1,500 mi (2,400 km)
Geography
CountriesUnited States, Canada and France
Regions Newfoundland and Labrador, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Québec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama
Range coordinates 40°N 78°W / 40°N 78°W / 40; -78
Geology
Orogeny Taconic, Acadian, Alleghanian
Age of rock OrdovicianPermian
Appalachian Mountains
Appalachians
August 2007 view from the slopes of Back Allegheny Mountain, looking east; visible are Allegheny Mountain (in the Monongahela National Forest of West Virginia, middle distance), and Shenandoah Mountain (in the George Washington National Forest of Virginia, far distance)
Highest point
Peak Mount Mitchell
Elevation6,684 ft (2,037 m)
Dimensions
Length1,500 mi (2,400 km)
Geography
CountriesUnited States, Canada and France
States/Provinces Newfoundland and Labrador, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Québec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama
Range coordinates 40°N 78°W / 40°N 78°W / 40; -78
Geology
Orogeny Taconic, Acadian, Alleghanian
Age of rock OrdovicianPermian

Example 9

Before After
Lepontine Alps
Monte Leone
Highest point
PeakMonte Leone
Elevation3,553 m (11,657 ft)
Coordinates 46°24′N 8°08′E / 46.400°N 8.133°E / 46.400; 8.133
Naming
Native name
Geography
Lepontine Alps (red)
Countries Switzerland and Italy
Cantons, Regions Valais, Ticino, Graubünden, Uri, Piedmont and Lombardy
Range coordinates 46°25′N 8°40′E / 46.417°N 8.667°E / 46.417; 8.667
Parent rangeWestern Alps
Borders on Pennine Alps, Bernese Alps, Uri Alps, Glarus Alps, Western Rhaetian Alps and Lugano Prealps
Topo mapSwiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny
Lepontine Alps
Monte Leone
Highest point
PeakMonte Leone
Elevation3,553 m (11,657 ft)
Coordinates 46°24′N 8°08′E / 46.400°N 8.133°E / 46.400; 8.133
Naming
Native name
Geography
Lepontine Alps (red)
Countries Switzerland and Italy
Cantons, Regions Valais, Ticino, Graubünden, Uri, Piedmont and Lombardy
Range coordinates 46°25′N 8°40′E / 46.417°N 8.667°E / 46.417; 8.667
Parent rangeWestern Alps
Borders on Pennine Alps, Bernese Alps, Uri Alps, Glarus Alps, Western Rhaetian Alps and Lugano Prealps
Topo mapSwiss Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny

Example 10

Before After
Mount Royal
Mount Royal's eastern slope.
Highest point
Elevation233 m (764 ft)
Coordinates 45°30′23″N 73°35′20″W / 45.50639°N 73.58889°W / 45.50639; -73.58889
Naming
Native nameMont Royal Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed ( help)
Geography
Mount Royal is located in Quebec
Mount Royal
Mount Royal
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Parent range Monteregian Hills
Topo map NTS 31H
Geology
Age of rock Early Cretaceous
Mountain type Intrusive stock
Climbing
First ascent Jacques Cartier, 1535
(first European)
Easiest route Hiking or Cycling
Mount Royal
Mount Royal's eastern slope.
Highest point
Elevation233 m (764 ft)
Coordinates 45°30′23″N 73°35′20″W / 45.50639°N 73.58889°W / 45.50639; -73.58889
Naming
Native nameMont Royal Error {{native name checker}}: parameter value is malformed ( help)
Geography
Mount Royal is located in Quebec
Mount Royal
Mount Royal
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Parent range Monteregian Hills
Topo map NTS 31H
Geology
Age of rock Early Cretaceous
Mountain type Intrusive stock
Climbing
First ascent Jacques Cartier, 1535
(first European)
Easiest route Hiking or Cycling

Example 11

Before After
Skjaldbreiður
Skjaldbreiður as seen from Þingvellir
Highest point
Elevation1,060 m (3,480 ft)
Coordinates 64°24′36″N 20°45′44″W / 64.41000°N 20.76222°W / 64.41000; -20.76222
Naming
English translationbroad shield
Language of name Icelandic
Geography
Skjaldbreiður is located in Iceland
Skjaldbreiður
Skjaldbreiður
Iceland
Geology
Age of rock9,000 years
Mountain type shield volcano
Skjaldbreiður
Skjaldbreiður as seen from Þingvellir
Highest point
Elevation1,060 m (3,480 ft)
Coordinates 64°24′36″N 20°45′44″W / 64.41000°N 20.76222°W / 64.41000; -20.76222
Naming
English translationbroad shield
Language of name Icelandic
Geography
Skjaldbreiður is located in Iceland
Skjaldbreiður
Skjaldbreiður
Iceland
Geology
Age of rock9,000 years
Mountain type shield volcano

Example 12

Before After
Mount Omusha
双子山 (オムシャヌプリ)
Highest point
Elevation1,379 m (4,524 ft)
Listing List of mountains and hills of Japan by height
Coordinates 42°18′33″N 143°3′17″E / 42.30917°N 143.05472°E / 42.30917; 143.05472
Naming
English translationtwin children [9] mountain
Language of name Ainu language
PronunciationJapanese: [omɯɕanɯpɯɾi]
Geography
Location Hokkaidō, Japan
Parent range Hidaka Mountains
Topo mapGeographical Survey Institute (国土地理院, Kokudochiriin) 25000:1 楽古岳
Geology
Mountain type Fold
Mount Omusha
双子山 (オムシャヌプリ)
Highest point
Elevation1,379 m (4,524 ft)
Listing List of mountains and hills of Japan by height
Coordinates 42°18′33″N 143°3′17″E / 42.30917°N 143.05472°E / 42.30917; 143.05472
Naming
English translationtwin children [10] mountain
Language of name Ainu language
PronunciationJapanese: [omɯɕanɯpɯɾi]
Geography
Location Hokkaidō, Japan
Parent range Hidaka Mountains
Topo mapGeographical Survey Institute (国土地理院, Kokudochiriin) 25000:1 楽古岳
Geology
Mountain type Fold

Example 13

Before After
Alps
Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps, view from the Savoy side
Highest point
Peak Mont Blanc
Elevation4,808.73 m (15,776.7 ft) [11]
Coordinates 45°49′58″N 06°51′54″E / 45.83278°N 6.86500°E / 45.83278; 6.86500
Dimensions
Length1,200 km (750 mi)
Width250 km (160 mi)
Area200,000 km2 (77,000 sq mi)
Naming
Native name
Geography
Relief of the Alps. See also map with international borders marked.
Countries  Austria,   France,   Germany,   Italy,   Liechtenstein,   Monaco,   Slovenia and    Switzerland
Range coordinates 46°30′N 09°19′E / 46.500°N 9.317°E / 46.500; 9.317
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny
Age of rock Tertiary
Type of rock Bündner schist, flysch and molasse
Alps
Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps, view from the Savoy side
Highest point
Peak Mont Blanc
Elevation4,808.73 m (15,776.7 ft) [11]
Coordinates 45°49′58″N 06°51′54″E / 45.83278°N 6.86500°E / 45.83278; 6.86500
Dimensions
Length1,200 km (750 mi)
Width250 km (160 mi)
Area200,000 km2 (77,000 sq mi)
Naming
Native name
Geography
Relief of the Alps. See also map with international borders marked.
Countries Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia and Switzerland
Range coordinates 46°30′N 09°19′E / 46.500°N 9.317°E / 46.500; 9.317
Geology
Orogeny Alpine orogeny
Age of rock Tertiary
Type of rock Bündner schist, flysch and molasse

Example 14

Before After
Catskill Mountains
Slide Mountain and nearby peaks as seen from Twin Mountain in the northern Catskills
Highest point
Peak Slide Mountain
Elevation4,180 ft (1,270 m)
Coordinates 41°59′55″N 74°23′11″W / 41.99861°N 74.38639°W / 41.99861; -74.38639
Dimensions
Length111 mi (179 km) N/S
Width102 mi (164 km) E/W
Area15,259 km2 (5,892 sq mi)
Geography
Main regions of the northeast Appalachians, with the Catskills as "C"
CountryUnited States
State New York
Region Hudson Valley
Counties Delaware, Greene, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster
Rivers Esopus Creek, Neversink River, Rondout Creek and Schoharie Creek
Communities Ellenville, Fleischmanns, Hunter, Liberty, Margaretville, Hancock, New York, Palenville, Phoenicia, Shandaken, Shokan, Tannersville, Wawarsing, Windham and Woodstock
Parent range Appalachian ( Allegheny Plateau)
Borders on Poconos, Shawangunk Ridge, Hudson Valley, Great Appalachian Valley and Mohawk Valley
Geology
Age of rock Devonian and Mississippian
Type of rock Sedimentary
Catskill Mountains
Slide Mountain and nearby peaks as seen from Twin Mountain in the northern Catskills
Highest point
Peak Slide Mountain
Elevation4,180 ft (1,270 m)
Coordinates 41°59′55″N 74°23′11″W / 41.99861°N 74.38639°W / 41.99861; -74.38639
Dimensions
Length111 mi (179 km) N/S
Width102 mi (164 km) E/W
Area15,259 km2 (5,892 sq mi)
Geography
Main regions of the northeast Appalachians, with the Catskills as "C"
CountryUnited States
State New York
Region Hudson Valley
Counties Delaware, Greene, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster
Rivers Esopus Creek, Neversink River, Rondout Creek and Schoharie Creek
Communities Ellenville, Fleischmanns, Hunter, Liberty, Margaretville, Hancock, New York, Palenville, Phoenicia, Shandaken, Shokan, Tannersville, Wawarsing, Windham and Woodstock
Parent range Appalachian ( Allegheny Plateau)
Borders on Poconos, Shawangunk Ridge, Hudson Valley, Great Appalachian Valley and Mohawk Valley
Geology
Age of rock Devonian and Mississippian
Type of rock Sedimentary

Example 15

Before After
Hajar Mountains
Oman Mountains [12] [13]
Rocky Mountains [14] [15]
Stone Mountains
Highest point
Peak Jebel Shams, Oman
Elevation3,009 m (9,872 ft)
Naming
Native nameجِبَال ٱلْحَجَر
Geography
Hajar Mountains is located in Oman
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains is located in Middle East
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains is located in Asia
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains
Countries  Oman and   United Arab Emirates
RegionAsia
Range coordinates 23°18′N 57°06′E / 23.3°N 57.1°E / 23.3; 57.1
Hajar Mountains
Oman Mountains [12] [13]
Rocky Mountains [14] [15]
Stone Mountains
Highest point
Peak Jebel Shams, Oman
Elevation3,009 m (9,872 ft)
Naming
Native nameجِبَال ٱلْحَجَر
Geography
Hajar Mountains is located in Oman
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains is located in Middle East
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains is located in Asia
Hajar Mountains
Hajar Mountains
Countries Oman and United Arab Emirates
RegionAsia
Range coordinates 23°18′N 57°06′E / 23.3°N 57.1°E / 23.3; 57.1

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  10. ^ This is the translation based on the reading of the kanji.
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