Carpathians
Carpathians are a vast mountain range in Central and Eastern Europe, formed in the younger Tertiary as part of the Alpine-Himalayan system. They cover most of Slovakia and Romania, as well as large parts of the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, and Serbia (and a small part of Austria). They are a significant area of wilderness, with the largest European population of brown bears, wolves, chamois, and lynxes, as well as extensive forests and primeval woods. The highest peak is Gerlachovský štít (2655 m) in the Tatras.
| Highest peak | Gerlachovský štít (2655 m a.s.l.) |
|---|---|
| Most prominent peak | Gerlachovský štít (2655 m a.s.l., prominence 2355 m) |
| Parent unit | Alpsko-himálajský systém |
| Sub-units |
Western Carpathians Eastern Carpathians Southern Carpathians Romanian Western Carpathians Transylvanian Plateau Srbské Karpaty |
