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Dolomites



Dolomites, mountain range in the eastern Alps, northeastern Italy. The mountains are composed mainly of vividly colored dolomitic limestone. The highest peak is Marmolada (10,965 ft/3,342 m). The Dolomites are a popular tourist and climbing resort. The region's main center is Cortina d'Ampezzo.



See also: Italy.

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