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What is the approximate elevation, in feet, of Mount Kosciuszko, the mountain that defines Australia's highest point?
Answer
7,310 feet
Mount Kosciuszko's summit sits at 2,228 meters, which converts to roughly 7,310 feet, a modest height compared to many mountains on other continents.
💡 Did you know?
Australia's highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko, stands just 7,310 feet—lower than many ski resorts in Colorado, yet it's icy and treacherous.
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