Belianske Tatras
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| Belianske Tatras | |
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| Slovak: Belianske Tatry | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,151.5 m (7,059 ft) |
| Geography | |
  Belianske Tatras | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Poprad |
| Range coordinates | 49°14.3′N 20°13.3′E / 49.2383°N 20.2217°E |
| Parent range | Eastern Tatras |
Belianske Tatras (
Inner Western Carpathians
.
The highest point is
shepherds
in the 14th century.
The main 14 km long ridge contains mountains built of limestone and dolomite with distinctive karst topography. One of just a few caves in the Tatras open to public – Belianska Cave – is located here.
Ecology and biology
The whole area is a national nature reserve covering 54.08 km2 (20.9 mi2), which is part of Tatra National Park. Many endemic, rare and endangered species live or grow here.
The northern parts of the Belianske Tatras are home to the largest population of the
Edelweiss
.
External links and references
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Belianske Tatra Mountains.
- Slovak Caves Administration — Belianske Tatras and Belianska Cave
- BelianskeTatry.sk: Photos (in Slovak)
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