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A 120 km long mountain range on the border between Slovenia and Austria.
The Karawanks or Karavankas or Karavanks are a mountain range of the Southern Limestone Alps on the border between Slovenia to the south and Austria to the north. With a total length of 120 kilometres (75 mi) in an east–west direction, the Karawanks chain is one of the longest ranges in Europe. It is traversed by important trade routes and has a great tourist significance. Geographically and geologically, it is divided into the higher Western Karawanks and the lower-lying Eastern Karawanks. It is traversed by the Periadriatic Seam, separating the Apulian tectonic plate from the Eurasian Plate.
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One of the most beautiful alpine valleys rests in the utmost Northwestern part of Slovenia,close to borders with Austria and Italy.Mysterious and romantic, embraced by the magnificent peaks the valley gave rise to numerous legends and fairy tales.This valley with many sports events and plenty of entertainment is this place for an active holiday for all who enjoy sport, parties and fun in the snow.