Maritime Alps
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Summary
Maritime Alps is an alpine subsection[1]. It draws 1,768 Wikipedia views per month (alpine subsection category, ranking #6 of 54).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Piedmont[3], Liguria[4], Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur[5]
- Country: France[6], Italy[7]
- Part of: Alps[8]
- Commons category: Maritime Alps[9]
- Has part(s): Verdon[10], Ubaye[11], Roya[12], Var[13], Stura di Demonte[14]
- Highest point: Monte Argentera[15]
- Topic's main category: Category:Maritime Alps[16]
- Commons gallery: Maritime Alps[17]
- Described by source: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[18]
- Different from: Alpes-Maritimes[19]
- Elevation above sea level: 3297 m[20]
- Mountain range: Maritime Alps and Nice Prealps[21]
- Has boundary: Ligurian Alps[22], Cottian Alps[23], Provence Alps and Prealps[24], Mediterranean Sea[25]
Why It Matters
Maritime Alps has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] It is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]