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The Alps: Then

The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range system in Europe. They stretch around 750 miles across the eight Alpine countries of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Slovenia, and Switzerland. They were formed over tens of millions of years ago as the African and Eurasian tectonic plates collided, causing marine sedimentary rocks to shoot into mountain peaks, such as Mount Blanc and Matterhorn, over 13,000 feet high. The region has a strong cultural identity of cheese making and farming, as well as a massive tourist industry that brings people from all over to discover their beauty and participate in winter actions sports.