Granvéo Mountains

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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.

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A map of the Granvéo Mountains
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The highest peak in the Granvéo Mountains is Mount Beacon, which is 4,979 meters tall. It is in the province of Noràto, in Antrium.

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.

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The Granvéo Mountains at the Grainger River in western Antrium
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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: