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THE DOLOMITES - Coggle Diagram
THE DOLOMITES
Most beautiful montain in Italy
made of white calcareus rock
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Are located between Veneto and Trentino Alto Adige
The name comes from the French geologist Déodat de Dolomie who studied its composition
Variety of spectacular vertical forms such as pinnacles snd towers
horizontal surfaces including a high density of narrow deep and long valleys such as Val Gardena
Include several peaks and some of the highe mountains in the range
The Cinque Torri
Sasso Lungo
Marmolada
the highest peak, with a cable car that goes up over the glacier
Torri del Vaiolet
known for its beautiful colours at sunset
The Cime di Lavaredo
which dominate the valleys of the Lago di Misurina
Flora
coniferous forests,crocuses,edelweis and alpine bluebells
Fauna
refuge for many wild animals: royal eagles, woodcock, chamois and roe deer
Favourite destination for skiers
Capital of the Dolomites is
Cortina d'Ampezzo
,the main ski resort in Italy
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Typical dish that combines traditions are the
Strangolapreti
