Pyrenees
Range of mountains in southwest Europe / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Pyrenees[1] are a mountain range straddling the border of France and Spain. They extend nearly 500 km (310 mi) from their union with the Cantabrian Mountains to Cap de Creus on the Mediterranean coast, reaching a maximum altitude of 3,404 metres (11,168 ft) at the peak of Aneto.[2]
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The Pyrenees Mountains | |
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Spanish: Pirineos French: Pyrénées Catalan: Pirineus Aragonese: Pirineus Occitan: Pirenèus Basque: Pirinioak, Auñamendiak | |
![]() Central Pyrenees | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Aneto |
Elevation | 3,404 m (11,168 ft) |
Coordinates | 42°37′56″N 00°39′28″E |
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Length | 491 km (305 mi) |
Area | 55,000 km2 (21,000 sq mi) |
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Etymology | Named for Pyrene |
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Range coordinates | 42°40′N 1°00′E |
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For the most part, the main crest forms a divide between Spain and France, with the microstate of Andorra sandwiched in between. Historically, the Crown of Aragon and the Kingdom of Navarre extended on both sides of the mountain range.[3][4]