The Alps and the Alpine Convention
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... first traces of man dating back perhaps 100,000 years, permanent settlements around 7,000 years ago, four world languages, seven other languages, countless dialects and traditions. Europe’s roof garden is 1,200 km long and 300 km wide; it covers a surface area of approx. 200,000 km², stretches from the Mediterranean up to an altitude of 4808 m, and is home to a wealth of eco-systems. Source: Schöne Neue Alpen, 1998
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