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The Moravian-Silesian Beskids mountain range spreads over Czech Republic extending towards Slovakia. As the name implies, this mountain distinguishes Moravia from Silesia, running in between them. The mountain range was formed in the tertiary period during the Alpine Orogeny.
Situated at an elevation of 1,323 meter (4,341 feet), it lies between from ?49º54'58" to 18º44'75" North Latitude and 49º32'45" to 18º26'51" E?ast Longitude. The highest point in the Moravian-Silesian Beskids is Lysá hora.
Research shows, geologically, the mountain range of Moravian-Silesian Beskids was formed by flysch deposits which suggests that a remnant ocean basin could have existed at this point of collisional plate boundaries. In the north, the mountain rises steeply to a height of 1,000 meter, forms a flat land and slowly merges in the south with the Javorníky. The region receives high rainfall and is mostly forested, especially by spruce plantations. The entire region forms part of the Beskydy Landscape Protected Area and is home to carnivorous animals like bear, wolf and lynx.
The region has many popular tourist destinations like the Radhošt Mountain and Pustevny resort. The beautiful mountain range offers idyllic getaways in many of its retreats, hamlets and cozy chalets.
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