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The Carpathian Mountains or Carpathians (/ k ɑːr ˈ p eɪ θ i ən z /) are a range of mountains forming an arc across Central Europe. Roughly 1,500 km (930 mi) long, it is the third-longest European mountain range after the Urals at 2,500 km (1,600 mi) and the Scandinavian Mountains at 1,700 km (1,100 mi).
Carpathian Mountains, a geologically young European mountain chain forming the eastward continuation of the Alps. From the Danube Gap, near Bratislava, Slovakia, they swing in a wide crescent-shaped arc some 900 miles (1,450 kilometres) long to near Orşova, Romania, at the portion of the Danube.
21 de mar. de 2021 · Learn about the Carpathian Mountains, a chain of young mountains across Central and Eastern Europe. Find out their location, division, highest peaks, protected areas, and biodiversity.
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Carpathian Mountains, Mountain system, eastern Europe. It extends along the Slovakia-Poland border and southward through Ukraine and eastern Romania about 900 mi (1,450 km). Its highest peak, Gerlachovka (in Slovakia), rises 8,711 ft (2,655 m).
Learn about the three groups of the Carpathians, their landscapes, wildlife, and hiking trails in Romania. Find tips for responsible tourism and sustainable activities in the wildest side of Europe.
There the Carpathians are only some 75–80 miles wide, while in the west they are 170 miles and in the east as much as 220–250 miles across. The Southeastern Carpathians are formed by a triangular block of mountains surrounding a basin. The three mountain formations concerned differ in origin and structure.
The Carpathian Mountains are home to outstanding natural beauty and offer protection to many rare species of animals and plants. Most of Romania's 13 national parks, 12 nature parks and two geo-parks are located in the Carpathians and also help preserving local customs, traditional crafts, historical settlement patterns, and regional architecture.
