Why are Apennines known as the backbone of Italy?

Why are Apennines known as the backbone of Italy?

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The mountains lend their name to the Apennine peninsula that forms the major part of Italy. They are mostly verdant, although one side of the highest peak, Corno Grande, is partially covered by Calderone glacier, the only glacier in the Apennines….

Q. Where are the Apennines located in Italy?

The Apennines are the mountains that run almost the whole length of Italy from Liguria (in the North) to the tip of Calabria (in the South) and even onto the island of Sicily. They are Italy’s equivalent of North America’s Great Divide on a much smaller scale (roughly 1/3).

Q. What is the highest mountain in the Apennines?

Corno Grande
Apennine Mountains/Highest point

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