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The five highest points in the Granvéo Mountains, also the highest points in the country of Antrium are: | The five highest points in the Granvéo Mountains, also the highest points in the country of Antrium are: | ||
* Mount Beacon, [[Noràto]], [[Antrium]], 5509 m | * Mount Beacon, [[Noràto]], [[Antrium]], 5509 m | ||
| − | * Montjàros, [[Esto]], [[Antrium]], 4671 m | + | * Montjàros, [[Esto (province)|Esto]], [[Antrium]], 4671 m |
* Mount Apex, [[Noràto]], [[Antrium]], 4232 m | * Mount Apex, [[Noràto]], [[Antrium]], 4232 m | ||
* Àrgréo Peak, unclaimed territory, 4103 m | * Àrgréo Peak, unclaimed territory, 4103 m | ||
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{{image|http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/antrium/granveo.jpg|left|Picture|The Granvéo Mountains at the Grainger River in western Antrium|196px}} | {{image|http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/antrium/granveo.jpg|left|Picture|The Granvéo Mountains at the Grainger River in western Antrium|196px}} | ||
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== Industry == | == Industry == | ||
The primary industry in the Granvéo Mountains is mining. There are significant deposits of gold, silver, lead, zinc, and copper in these mountains. Sand and gravel are also mined. | The primary industry in the Granvéo Mountains is mining. There are significant deposits of gold, silver, lead, zinc, and copper in these mountains. Sand and gravel are also mined. | ||
Latest revision as of 23:16, 10 December 2006
The Granvéo Mountains are a mountain range in western Antrium, small parts of southern Keeslandia, and unclaimed territory within the International Democratic Union. The name Granvéo means "Great Western" in Alvésin, a language spoken in Antrium. The name Granvéo usually only refers to the portion of the mountain range in Antrium, but can be used to refer to the entire range as well.
The highest peak in the Granvéo Mountains is Mount Beacon, which is 5,509 meters tall. It is in the province of Noràto, in Antrium.
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Highest Points
The five highest points in the Granvéo Mountains, also the highest points in the country of Antrium are:
- Mount Beacon, Noràto, Antrium, 5509 m
- Montjàros, Esto, Antrium, 4671 m
- Mount Apex, Noràto, Antrium, 4232 m
- Àrgréo Peak, unclaimed territory, 4103 m
- Mount Union, Noràto, Antrium and Keeslandia, 3999 m
Industry
The primary industry in the Granvéo Mountains is mining. There are significant deposits of gold, silver, lead, zinc, and copper in these mountains. Sand and gravel are also mined.
Another industry in the region is tourism. Hundreds of thousands of visitors visit the mountains each year, primarily for skiing, snowboarding, sightseeing, camping, or hiking.
Wildlife
The Antrian Hare lives in the Granvéo Mountains, in addition to many other species of fish, bears, moose, and birds, such as the Granvéo Snowfinch.
Cities
There are many cities in the Granvéo Mountains, especially in Antrium. Cities in these mountains include:
