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Last Updated: 12/25/2024

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The Apennine Mountains, often referred to as the Apennines, form a mountain range that runs the length of the Italian Peninsula, from the northwest to the southern tip. They are a key geographic and cultural feature of Italy, shaping its climate, ecology, and history.
- The Apennines extends from the Ligurian Alps in the north (near Genoa) to the coastal regions of Calabria in the south. The length is about 1,200 km (750 miles).

- Corno Grande (2,912 m / 9,554 ft) is the highest peak, located in the Gran Sasso d’Italia massif and Monte Amaro is 2,793 m / 9,163 ft in the Maiella massif.

- The Apennines are rich in biodiversity, including various ecosystems like forests, grasslands, and wetlands. Beech, oak, pine, and chestnut trees are common. The fauna is mainly composed of like the Apennine wolf, Marsican brown bear, and golden eagle.
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