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Which country is Mont Blanc in?

Mont Blanc is in France.

MontBlanc (French: Montblanc, Italian: MonteBianco) is the highest peak in the Alps, located at the junction of Haute-Savoie, France and Valle Dhaos Tower, Italy. Its altitude is 48 10 meter, which is the highest peak in western Europe.

The two most famous towns near Mont Blanc are Courmayeur, Italy, and Chamonix, France, where the first Winter Olympic Games were held. In Mont Blanc, a large number of tourists are attracted to ski and climb mountains every year.

brief introduction

The highest peak in the Alps is also the highest peak in western Europe, with an altitude of 48 10.90 meters, which means "silvery white mountain peak" in French and is located on the border between France and Italy. It extends about 48km from Little Saint Bernard Pass to the north, with the widest point of 16km, including 9 peaks above 4000m, such as Tagulblanc, Modi, Eirgil, Duolun and Welter.

This mountain consists of crystalline rocks. Mont Blanc is a towering terrain, influenced by the west wind all the year round, with abundant precipitation. There is snow in winter and it doesn't melt in summer. Snow covers here, and glaciers develop. About 200 square kilometers are covered by glaciers and slide down the hillside. There is the famous Maide Glacier on the French side of the northwest slope, and the Miajie and Bulunwa Glaciers on the Italian side of the southeast slope.

There is a scientific research experimental station. Mont Blanc is a mountain climbing resort with cable cars and winter sports facilities. With majestic peaks and beautiful scenery, it is the largest tourist center in the Alps.