The Alps are the important mountain ranges of Europe.
Formed by the collisions between the Eurasian and African tectonic plates, they are the highest and the youngest mountain system in Europe.
The Alpine region, with an approximate territory of 1,210 km, is spread across Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia, and Switzerland.
A discontinuous mountain range with a maximum width of 250 km, it is also divided into the Eastern Alps, the Western Alps, and the Central Alps.
The Alps region is rich in biodiversity. The size and altitude of the Alps have affected the climate of Europe. It is home to animals such as ibex and plants like Edelweiss. According to the World Wildlife Foundation (WWF), there are 4500 species of plants, 200 bird species, 21 amphibian species, 15 reptile species, and 80 mammal species in the Alps.
The highest peak of the Alps is Mont Blanc, spanning three countries.
Important mountain ranges of Europe are the Scandinavian Mountains, Carpathian Mountains, Caucasus mountains, Apennine Mountains, etc.
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