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Swiss Alps Jungfrau Aletsch
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About Swiss Alps Jungfrau Aletsch
Jungfrau-Aletsch is a mountain range situated in south-western Switzerland. The area is spread in an area of 82400 hectares out of which 35000 hectares are a glacier. It lies between Berne and Valais on the eastern side of the Bernese Alps. Most of the area on site is untouched and is deeply glaciated. Approximately half of the area is over 2600 meters high. The annual temperature range from -8.5 degree Celsius to 9.1 degree Celsius.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Swiss Alps Jungfrau Aletsch
- It is the first site in the Alps that earned the designation of World Natural Heritage. It earned the title in 2001.
- Though most of the area is glaciers some part has forest containing 1800 species of vascular plants and 700 mosses.
- The peak was the first time climbed in the year 1811.
- There are 1250 fauna species that are found in the area. The commonly found species are red deer, alpine ibex, and chamois
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