Apuseni Mountains

Apuseni Mountains

▪ mountains, Romania
Romanian  Munţii Apuseni 

      large mountain chain, a subgroup of the Carpathians, lying north of the Mureş River, northwestern Romania. The Apuseni (Western) Mountains are not high—reaching a maximum elevation of only 6,066 feet (1,849 m)—but as a uniform, imposing group they dominate the low surrounding area. Central to the group, and the highest, is the Bihor Massif (q.v.), from which radiate six lower mountain groups. To the west the Crişul (Hungarian: Körös) River system drains the massif onto the Great Alfold; to the east stretches the Transylvanian Basin. The streams off the southern groups flow into the Mureş River. The mountains' rounded crests contrast with deep river valleys, and extensive limestone formations give rise to some spectacularly eroded scenery. Pastureland and settlements are scattered among the mountains, and the Metaliferi (Metal) Mountains in the south, with volcanic conical crests, are rich in mineral ores.

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