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Mount Kosciuszko
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highest mountain in the mainland of the Australian continent, located on New South Wales–Victoria border
Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain on mainland Australia, located where New South Wales and Victoria meet. It's a significant landmark that defines Australia's geographic landscape and serves as a notable destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Encyclopedic overview
Mount Kosciuszko (/ˌkɒziˈʌskoʊ/ KOZ-ee-USK-oh; Polish pronunciation: [kɔɕˈt͡ɕuʂ.kɔ] kosh-CHOOSH-koh; Ngarigo: Kunama Namadgi) is the highest mountain of mainland Australia, at 2,228 metres (7,310 ft) above sea level. It is located on the Main Range of the Snowy Mountains in Kosciuszko National Park, a part of the Australian Alps National Parks and Reserves, in New South Wales, and is located west of Crackenback and close to Jindabyne, near the border with Victoria. Mount Kosciuszko is ranked 35th by topographic isolation.
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