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Schweizerland
Mountain range in eastern Greenland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the mountain range in Greenland. For the name applied to the precursor state of modern Switzerland, see Old Swiss Confederacy.
Schweizerland, also known as Schweizerland Alps,[1] is a mountain range in King Christian IX Land, eastern Greenland. Administratively this range is part of the Sermersooq Municipality.[2] Its highest point is one of the highest peaks in Greenland.
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Schweizerland | |
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Schweizerland Alps | |
![]() View of the mountains rising above the Midgard Glacier at the southern end of the range. | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Mont Forel |
Elevation | 3,383 m (11,099 ft) |
Dimensions | |
Length | 75 km (47 mi) N/S |
Width | 40 km (25 mi) E/W |
Area | 270 km2 (100 sq mi) |
Geography | |
Country | Greenland |
Range coordinates | 66°40′N 37°0′W |
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Owing to its high peaks Schweizerland is a popular climbing destination, together with the Watkins Range to the northeast and the Stauning Alps further north.[3] Tasiilaq Heliport is located near the area of the range.