Apennine Mountains

mountain range stretching 1200 km from the north to the south of Italy, traversing the entire peninsula, and forming the backbone of the country

The Apennines are mountains in Italy. Their highest mountain is Corno Grande which is 2,912 metres high. The Apennines have three main parts: the Northern Apennines, the Central Apennines and the Southern Apennines.

Apennine Mountains
Highest point
PeakCorno Grande (Great Horn)
Elevation2,912 m (9,554 ft)
Coordinates42°28′9″N 13°33′57″E / 42.46917°N 13.56583°E / 42.46917; 13.56583
Dimensions
Length1,200 km (750 mi) northwest to southeast
Width250 km (160 mi) southwest to northeast
Naming
Native nameMonti Appennini  (Italian)
Geography
Relief map of the Apennines
CountryItaly
San Marino
Range coordinates43°16.9′N 12°34.9′E / 43.2817°N 12.5817°E / 43.2817; 12.5817
Geology
Age of rockMesozoic for formation of rock,
Neogene-Quaternary for orogeny
Type of rockApennine fold and thrust belt

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