A plateau-like mountain range in the United States that stretches from north-central New Hampshire to parts of Maine. It is 140 km long and 24-32 km wide. It has many passes caused by glacial erosion called notches, a complex geological structure, and granite at higher elevations. The range of peaks with elevations of 1,500-1,800 km is called the President Range, and its highest peak is Mount Washington (1,917 m). It has over 1,610 km of nature trails, numerous campgrounds, and ski resorts, making it a tourist resort all year round. Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia About Encyclopaedia Britannica Concise Encyclopedia Information |
アメリカ合衆国,ニューハンプシャー州中北部からメーン州の一部に及ぶ高原状の山地。長さ 140km,幅 24~32km。ノッチと称される氷食による峠が多く,複雑な地質構造で,高所は花崗岩が多い。標高 1500~1800kmの連峰はプレジデント山脈と称され,最高峰はワシントン山 (1917m) 。 1610kmをこえる自然遊歩道や多数のキャンプ場,スキー場があり,一年を通じて観光保養地となっている。
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