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This is a list of countries and territories by their average elevation above sea level based on the data published by Central Intelligence Agency, [1] unless another source is cited. The list includes sovereign states and self-governing dependent territories based upon the ISO standard ISO 3166-1 .
These island countries also have the smallest range between their lowest (sea level) and highest points, and are very sensitive to changes in sea level. The highest and lowest points in China constitute the greatest elevation range within any single country at 9,002 metres (29,534 ft).
This article lists the highest natural elevation of each sovereign state on the continent of Europe defined physiographically. Not all points in this list are mountains or hills, some are simply elevations that are not distinguishable as geographical features. Notes are provided where territorial disputes or inconsistencies affect the listings.
Population: 19,900 42 Switzerland: Juf: Graubünden: 2,126 6,973 Village with a population about 24, highest in Europe according to the municipality's web page [12] 43 Spain: Pradollano: Granada, Andalucía: 2,078 6,817 44 France: Saint-Véran: Hautes-Alpes: 2,040 6,692 Known as the highest commune of France - and the highest commune of Europe ...
Height on the other hand simply means elevation of the summit above sea level. ... Range (or island) Location ... Ireland: 1,038 1,038: 0 none ...
Ireland was formed in two distinct parts, which slowly joined, uniting about 440 million years ago. As a result of tectonics and the effect of ice, the sea level has risen and fallen. In every area of the country, the rocks which formed can be seen as a result. Finally, the impact of the glaciers shaped the landscape seen today. [9]
The MacGillycuddy's Reeks range contains Ireland's highest mountain, Carrauntoohil 1,038.6 m (3,407 ft), and the Reeks is the highest range of peaks in Ireland. [ 29 ] [ 9 ] However, many of its peaks do not meet all classification criteria for a "mountain" (e.g. particularly the 100–150 m (330–490 ft) in elevation change from neighbouring ...
In the 18th and early 19th centuries, Ireland experienced a major population boom as a result of the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions. In the 50-year period 1790–1840, the population of the island doubled from 4 million to 8 million. At its peak, Ireland's population density was similar to that of England and continental Europe.