Alps
Mountain range in Europe
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The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range that is entirely in Europe, stretching approximately 1,200 km across eight Alpine countries: Monaco, France, Switzerland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria and Slovenia. Wikipedia
Highest point: Western Alps
Elevation: 15,777′
Countries: France, Switzerland, Italy, and more
Passes: Jungfraujoch, Col du Galibier, Gotthard Pass, and more
Age of rock: Tertiary
Area: 200,000 km2 (77,000 sq mi)
Coordinates: 45°49′58″N 06°51′54″E / 45.83278°N 6.86500°E