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What is the tallest mountain in Europe?
Answer
Mount Elbrus
Mount Elbrus is the tallest mountain in Europe, standing at 5,642 meters (18,510 feet) above sea level. Located in the Caucasus Mountains in southwestern Russia, Mount Elbrus is a dormant volcano and is a major destination for mountaineers. By some geographic definitions that place the Europe-Asia boundary along the Caucasus, Mount Elbrus is considered the easternmost peak of Europe.
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Mount Elbrus in Russia is the tallest mountain in Europe and is a dormant volcano located in the Caucasus range.
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