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The Alps is a chain of fold mountains extending from eastern France and northern Italy, through Switzerland, to Austria. Mount Blanc, at 4,810.2 meters (15,771 feet) on the French-Italian border is the highest peak.

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Is there some information on Parker hale gr 1941 rifle?

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The Parker-Hale GR 1941 rifle was a British-made rifle based on the Lee-Enfield design. It was primarily used during World War II by British and Commonwealth forces. The rifle was known for its accuracy and reliability, and it saw service in various campaigns during the war.

How long have Alps been here?

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The Alps mountain range has been present for tens of millions of years. The formation of the Alps began during the Tertiary period, around 65 million years ago, through the collision of the Eurasian and African tectonic plates. Over millions of years, the mountains have undergone various geological processes, including uplift and erosion, to reach their current state.

What are all the countries that stretch across the Himalayas?

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The countries that stretch across the Himalayas are Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet (administered by China), and parts of India including the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.

What types of jobs do people in the alps do?

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In the winter many people are employed to work as ski instructors, lift operators, search and rescue and maintenance personnel, chalet hosts and hotel staff. Local people who cannot farm as usual during the winter months do many of these jobs.

What wildlife is there in the Swiss alps?

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There is lots of wildlife in the Swiss Alps, including the Brown Bear, the Red deer and the Goldeyed Eagle.

What lives in the alps?

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Animals and people.

What plants are in the alps?

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At the bottom of the Alps farmers grow barley,oats and rye.On the sunnyside grapes are grown for wine making.

Who led elephants over the alps?

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Who took elephants across alps? Who took elephants across alps?

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How do people in the Alps eat?

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The Alps mountain range extends across at least 8 countries in Europe, so there is no one Alpine cuisine. The national cuisines include those of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia, and Switzerland.

What are alps made of?

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The alps are made of snow, rock and ice !!!

Why was the ice man in the alps?

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The Ice Man of the Alps was found in the Italian- Austrian border in Europe by two hikers in 1991. He was well preserved and scientists were able to discover facts about this man. The Ice Man was hiking in the Alps when a snow storm hit him unexpectedly. He then stretched out some near by rocks and covered himself with blanket. As the weather grew colder and colder, he froze to death without ever waking.

How is the land used in the alps?

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Skiing

What is the most famous peak in the alps?

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Mont Blanc...

How old are the glaciers in the Alps?

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They began forming about 65 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous. They were modified by glaciation during the ice ages, but are far older than 10000-12000 years. They are very old.

What mountains in the Alps is 4807m?

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mount blanc

Why there are few people live in alps?

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because osama lives there i think. . . .idk if he does because only God does lol

What is a common noun for Alps?

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Some common nouns for the proper noun 'Alaska' are state or peninsula.

What is the importance of alps?

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Which countries does the Alps pass through?

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There are six countries that the Alphine Mountain System runs through France, Austria, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein and Switzerland hope this helps.