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Photo: Terra (EOS AM-1) satellite, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.Explore the majestic peaks, ancient history, and cultural wonders of Europe's greatest mountain range. Test your knowledge on the Alps!
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Mont Blanc rises to 4,807 meters (15,774 feet) above sea level, making it the tallest peak in Western Europe. Interestingly, the exact height of its summit changes from year to year depending on the thickness of the snow cap, which scientists measure regularly.
Photo: Hseugut, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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The Matterhorn is one of the most recognizable mountains in the world, straddling the border between Switzerland and Italy. Its symmetrical shape was carved by glaciers flowing in different directions, and its challenging north face remains a legendary test for climbers.
Photo: chil, on Camptocamp.org Derivative work:Zacharie Grossen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Written by Johanna Spyri, Heidi tells the heartwarming story of an orphan girl living with her grandfather in the scenic Swiss mountains. The book became one of the best-selling works of fiction ever written, inspiring tourism to the Swiss region of Maienfeld, and has been translated into dozens of languages.
Photo: Original artist is unknown/uncredited. (Signed "W C 84"), Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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The Sound of Music showcased the breathtaking landscapes of Salzburg and its surrounding hills to global audiences. Today, thousands of visitors travel to the Austrian city annually to see the real-life locations, such as Mirabell Gardens, where the song 'Do-Re-Mi' was performed.
Photo: 20th Century Fox, the publisher of the film or the graphic artist, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Chamonix hosted the inaugural Winter Olympic Games, which were originally called 'International Winter Sports Week'. The event was a huge success, attracting over 250 athletes from 16 nations who competed in classic disciplines like bobsleigh, curling, and figure skating.
Photo: Auguste Matisse, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Lake Geneva, shared between Switzerland and France, is the largest body of water in the Alps. Its deep, cold waters help regulate the local climate, giving its shores a surprisingly mild climate despite the surrounding snowy peaks.
Photo: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo.
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Ötzi the Iceman was found by hikers at an elevation of 3,210 meters in the Ötztal Alps near the Austrian-Italian border. Because his body was naturally preserved in ice, scientists were able to study his clothing, tools, and even his last meal, offering an incredible window into Copper Age life.
Photo: 120, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Opened in 2016, the Gotthard Base Tunnel stretches for a remarkable 57 kilometers (35 miles) beneath the Alps. It took 17 years to build and allows high-speed trains to slice through the mountains at flat ground levels, bypassing winding mountain passes entirely.
Photo: Hannes Ortlieb (Diskussion), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 de.
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The Alps were formed as the African tectonic plate slowly drifted northward and collided with the Eurasian plate over tens of millions of years. This immense pressure folded the Earth's crust, pushing up dramatic peaks that continue to rise by about a millimeter each year.
Photo: Terra (EOS AM-1) satellite, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.
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Hannibal of Carthage pulled off one of the most celebrated military feats in history by marching his army, including dozens of elephants, over the rugged Alpine passes to surprise Rome. Although many of his men and animals perished from the freezing cold, the move caught the Romans completely off guard.
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