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Elevation extremes: lowest point: Rhone River delta -2 m
highest point: Mont Blanc 4,807 m
note: in order to assess the possible effects of climate change on the ice and snow cap of Mont Blanc, its surface and peak have been extensively measured in recent years; these new peak measurements have exceeded the traditional height of 4,807 m and have varied between 4,808 m and 4,811 m; the actual rock summit is 4,792 m and is 40 m away from the ice-covered summit
Definition: This entry includes both the highest point and the lowest point.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of February 21, 2013
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