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Sierra Nevada
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The Sierra Nevada is a major mountain range located in southern Spain, known for its dramatic peaks and Mediterranean landscapes. It matters because it is the highest mountain range in Spain and plays an important role in the region's climate, ecology, and cultural significance.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- non-geologically related mountain range
- Country
- Spain
- Located in
- Almería Province
- Elevation
- 3478
- Highest point
- Mulhacén
- Image
- Sierra Nevada desde el embalse del Cubillas, en Atarfe (Granada).jpg
- Width
- 50
- Length
- 100
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- located in protected area
- Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park
- Commons category
- Sierra Nevada (Spain)
- topic's main category
- Category:Sierra Nevada (Spain)
- time period
- Tertiary
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Encyclopedic overview
Sierra Nevada ( Spanish: [ˈsjera neˈβaða]; meaning "snow-covered mountain range") is a mountain range in the Andalusian province of Granada in Spain. It contains the highest point of continental Spain: Mulhacén, at 3,479 metres (11,414 ft) above sea level.
It is a popular tourist destination, as its high peaks make skiing possible in one of Europe's most southerly ski resorts, in an area along the Mediterranean Sea predominantly known for its high temperatures and abundant sunshine. At its foothills is found the city of Granada, and a little further south, Almería and Motril.
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