Fatra Mountains

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The Fatra Mountains are a prominent mountain range in north-central Slovakia, known for their dramatic limestone and dolomite peaks, deep valleys, and rich biodiversity within the Western Carpathians.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf geographical region
mountain range
climate temperate continental
continent Europe
country Slovakia
countrySubdivision Banská Bystrica region
surface form: Banská Bystrica Region

Žilina Region
fauna brown bear
chamois
lynx
wolf
geology dolomite
limestone
hasPart Veľká Fatra
surface form: Greater Fatra

Malá Fatra
surface form: Lesser Fatra

Malá Fatra
Veľká Fatra
hasPass Donovaly Pass
Fačkovské sedlo
highestPoint Ostredok
Kriváň
surface form: Veľký Kriváň
knownFor dramatic peaks
hiking
rich biodiversity
skiing
locatedIn north-central Slovakia
nearCity Martin
Ružomberok
Žilina
partOf Carpathian Mountains
Inner Western Carpathians
surface form: Western Carpathians
protectedArea Malá Fatra National Park
Veľká Fatra National Park
recreationActivity cross-country skiing
mountain biking
rock climbing
riverSourceRegion Váh River
surface form: Váh River basin
terrainFeature deep valleys
karst formations
rocky ridges
tourismType ecotourism
mountain tourism
vegetation alpine meadows
coniferous forests
mixed forests

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Coat of arms of Slovakia symbolizes Fatra Mountains
flag of Slovakia symbolizes Fatra Mountains