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Highest point, Abajo Peak 11,3630'. This range rises to over 13,000' Francs Peak, Wyoming, highest point at 13,153'. A volcanic range in southern Georgia. Part of the Lesser Caucasus. Highest point Didi Abuli 10,830'. Mount Marcy, highest point at 5,344' Situated in the Western Pamirs of Tajikistan. Academy of Sciences Range, 24 summits at more than 6.000' Extends from Tien Shan mountain range in Kyrgyzstan west into Tajikistan Extends from Tien Shan mountain range in Kyrgyzstan west into Tajikistan Situated in west Indochina and extends into Laos and Vietnam. Situated in west Indochina and extends into Laos and Vietnam. Takes in Lebanon, Syria and Israel. Takes in Lebanon, Syria and Israel. Takes in Lebanon, Syria and Israel. The U.S.A. / Canada. 1650 mi (2500 km) range extending from Quebec in Canada to Alabama in the USA. The Appalacians include The White Mountains, The Green Mountains, The Berkshire Hills, The Catskill Mountains, The Allegheny Plateau, The Black Mountains, The Great Smoky Mountains, The Blue Ridge Mountains, and The Cumberland Plateau The U.S.A. / Canada. 1650 mi (2500 km) range extending from Quebec in Canada to Alabama in the USA. The Appalacians include The White Mountains, The Green Mountains, The Berkshire Hills, The Catskill Mountains, The Allegheny Plateau, The Black Mountains, The Great Smoky Mountains, The Blue Ridge Mountains, and The Cumberland Plateau. Found in the beautiful South West Wilderness region on Tasmania. Is broken into two main sections, the Western Arthurs and the Eastern Arthurs. Is a traditional designation for the portion of the Himalaya Range between the eastern border of Bhutan, on the west, and the Great Bend of the Tsangpo River, on the east. Is a traditional designation for the portion of the Himalaya Range between the eastern border of Bhutan, on the west, and the Great Bend of the Tsangpo River, on the east. Is a traditional designation for the portion of the Himalaya Range between the eastern border of Bhutan, on the west, and the Great Bend of the Tsangpo River, on the east. Situated in Southern Siberia, Russia. Situated in Southern Siberia, Russia. Several mountain groups named the Black Mountains exist in western North Carolina, California, Alaska, Nevada and Arizona Situated 100km west of Sydney. The name comes from the bluish tinge seen when viewing the mountains from a distance which is caused by the volatile oils from the Eucalyptus forest. Part of the Appalachian Mountains, forming their eastern front from Georgia to Pennsylvania. Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania Situated in the Australian Alps National Park in Victoria. In the winter it has one of the largest covered areas of snow in the country and is very popular for skiing as well hiking in the summer. Wales. Used for gruelling military training exercises The Brindabella Range is to the west of Australia's capital city Canberra. It sits on the edge of the Snowy Mountain Region. Situated in the Budawang National Park in New South Wales. The Budawangs have been declared a wilderness area. Scotland. Home of the British ski industry. A mountain system in Eurasia between the Black and Caspian Sea. Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia A mountain system in Eurasia between the Black and Caspian Sea. Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia A mountain system in Eurasia between the Black and Caspian Sea. Russia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia A mountain system in Eurasia between the Black and Caspian Sea The principle mountain range in Taiwan. England/Scotland. Hadrian's Wall runs through them. South East England. North west of London Part of the Candian Rockies, in SW Alberta and SE British Columbia On the romantic Isle of Skye, Scotland Situated East of Melbourne, Victoria. Mostly located in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Mostly located in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. South Australia's largest mountain range. Stretches over 430 km from Port Pirie to Lake Callabonna. NW of Yellowstone, this area has a wealth of petrified forests Is the sub-range of the Himalayan mountains in Nepal Found in South Australia to the north of Eyre Peninsula. Situated in Victoria. The most popular for walking and rock climbing is Halls Gap. In 2006, 50% of the National Park was burnt out in a major bushfire. Scotland. Contains Ben Nevis, highest mountain in Britain Australia's most substantial Mountain Range. Stretching from Queensland in the North all the way through to New South Wales and into Victoria before turning west and meeting up with the Grampians in western Victoria. It stretches for more than 3500km. Found in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The Himalayas stretch across six Nations Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Himalayas stretch across six Nations Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Himalayas stretch across six Nations Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Himalayas stretch across six Nations Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Himalayas stretch across six Nations Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Himalayas stretch across six Nations Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Situated in the Kimberly Region of Western Australia. One of the longest mountain chains in Asia and is around 3000km long. China and Tibet. One of the longest mountain chains in Asia and is around 3000km long. China and Tibet. England. Home to Wordsworth, Enid Blyton and loads of coach parties. Runs westwards from the Barrington Tops forming the Northern boundary of the Hunter Valley District in New South Wales. Situated in the Northern Territory, runs east of Alice Springs. Situated in Queensland, 85km southwest of Brisbane. A tropical National Park. Part of the World Heritage Site, Central Eastern Rainforest Reserve. Near Jasper National Park, Canada Is a spur of the Great Dividing Range and running to the Pacific Ocean on the border of New South Wales and Queensland. England. Not a men's gymnastic discipline, but a range of low peaks in the West Country. Burundi / Democratic Republic of the Congo Burundi / Democratic Republic of the Congo This Range is part of the Great Dividing Range and is situated near Tamworth New South Wales Situated in Adelaide , South Australia and stretches into Victoria. Situated from Central Australia stretching into the boundary of South Australia and Northern Territory and into Western Australia. Situated in the Kimberly region of Western Australia England. Chalky - now used for wine growing. Scotland. Heart of Braveheart country. Rugged mountain range in southern New Mexico Venezuela/ Guyana/ Brazil Venezuela/ Guyana/ Brazil Venezuela/ Guyana/ Brazil Situated near Albany, Western Australia. One of Australia's most Ancient Mountain Ranges. Is in the Wine growing region of Victoria, near the town of Avoca. Part of the Snowy Mountain region in New South Wales. The U.S.A. / Canada. 3000 mile (4800 kilometer) range stretching from Northern British Columbia in Canada to New Mexico in the USA. The Rockies are found also in Alberta, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and Utah. The U.S.A. / Canada. 3000 mile (4800 kilometer) range stretching from Northern British Columbia in Canada to New Mexico in the USA. The Rockies are found also in Alberta, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and Utah. Uganda / Democratic Republic of the Congo Uganda / Democratic Republic of the Congo Idaho. Second largest of the Idaho Batholith mountain groups. The Salmon River encircles nearly the entire range. Is a rugged mountain range near Mount Isa in northwest Queensland. The longest range in the Philippines. Banff National Park, Canada Containing Wales's highest peak, Snowdon. The highest Mountain Range in Australia. Part of the Australian Alps and the Great Dividing Range, situated in New South Wales. South of the North Downs. The Southern Alps is a mountain range which runs along the western side of the South Island of New Zealand. It forms a natural dividing range along the entire length of the South Island. Aoraki/Mount Cook is the highest point, 3,754 metres. Situated in Western Australia and is one of the worlds richest areas of flora. Over 1500 plant species are found with 87 of them found nowhere else on earth. A range of the state of Oregon. Situated in the Gippsland region of South Australia Is the closest range to Brisbane, Queensland Just north of Glasgow, Scotland United States Range is the northern most mountain range in the world. Located Ellesmere Island, Nunavut, Canada Rwanda/Democratic Republic of the Congo/Uganda Rwanda/Democratic Republic of Congo/Uganda Rwanda/Democratic Republic of Congo/Uganda Situated in New South Wales and is a haven for 150 different bird species. Located in New South Wales. Stretching from the Hunter region to Tuggerah Lakes on the Central Coast. Situated on the West Coast of Tasmania.
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