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Alp Grüm (Rhaetian Railway Station)
Alp may refer to: * Alp, any mountain in the Alps * Alp (name) * Alp (folklore), a supernatural being in German folklore * Alp, Spain, a town and municipality in Catalonia, Spain * Alp (river), a river in Schwyz, Switzerland * Alpine pasture or alp * Alpine meadow Alpine tundra is a type of natural region or biome that does not contain trees because it is at high elevation, with an associated harsh climate. As the latitude of a location approaches the poles, the threshold elevation for alpine tundra gets ... or alp * Alıp or Alp, an Ottoman title See also * ALP (other) * Alp 2500, a ski resort in Catalonia, Spain * Alps (other) * ALPS (other) {{Disambiguation, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alps
The Alps () ; german: Alpen ; it, Alpi ; rm, Alps ; sl, Alpe . are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe, stretching approximately across seven Alpine countries (from west to east): France, Switzerland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, and Slovenia. The Alpine arch generally extends from Nice on the western Mediterranean to Trieste on the Adriatic and Vienna at the beginning of the Pannonian Basin. The mountains were formed over tens of millions of years as the African and Eurasian tectonic plates collided. Extreme shortening caused by the event resulted in marine sedimentary rocks rising by thrusting and folding into high mountain peaks such as Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. Mont Blanc spans the French–Italian border, and at is the highest mountain in the Alps. The Alpine region area contains 128 peaks higher than . The altitude and size of the range affect the climate in Europe; in the mountains, precipitation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alp (name)
Alp is a Turkish masculine name meaning "hero". It has been used as a title, a given name, and a surname. In Proto-Turkic, it was a title used for both men and women.https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/595137 In the Khakas Turkic epic " Khuban Arig", this title represents being brave, valiant, and also having shamanic skills. Alps can travel between the worlds (middleworld, underworld, upperworld), talk with animals, and commune with the spirits of nature. Notable people with the name include: Given name * Alp Ikizler, American nephrologist of Turkish origin * Alp Iluetuer (fl. 680s), vassal ruler of the North Caucasian Huns * Alp Kırşan (born 1979), Turkish actor * Alp Khan (died c. 1315), general and governor of Gujarat * Alp Mehmet (born 1948), British former diplomat * Alp Ozkilic, (born 1986), Turkish-American mixed martial artist * Alp Tarkhan (8th century), Khazar general * Alp Tigin (died 963), Turkic slave commander of the Samanid Empire and gover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alp (folklore)
An ''Alp'' (plural ''Alpe'' or ''Alpen'') is a supernatural being in German folklore. Not to be confused with the similarly named Alp-luachra, the ''Alp'' is sometimes likened to a vampire, but its behavior is more akin to that of the incubus. It is distinct from both of these creatures in that it wears a magic hat called a ''Tarnkappe'', from which it draws its powers. The word ''Alp'' is the German form of the word that comes into English as ''elf'', both descended from Common Germanic. It is also known by the following names: ''trud'', ''mar'', ''mart'', ''mahr'', ''schrat'', and ''walrider''. Many variations of the creature exist in surrounding European areas, such as the Drude or, in the British Isles, the Old Hag, related to now commonly recognized sleep paralysis. In medieval sources In the period before about 1000, the Old High German word ''alp'' is attested only in a small number of glosses. It is defined by the ''Althochdeutsches Wörterbuch'' as a "nature-god or na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alp, Spain
Alp is a town and municipality in the ''comarca'' of Cerdanya, Province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. Its population is 1,745 according to the 2012 census. Alp is home to the ski resort of La Molina. See also * Alp 2500 * Tosa d'Alp Tosa d'Alp or La Tosa is a mountain in Baixa Cerdanya in the Spanish Pyrenees. The Coll de Pal is a mountain pass that separates its eastern part from the Puigllançada. This mountain forms a quadripoint where the Alp, Urús, Das and Bagà m ... References External links * Government data pages Municipalities in the Province of Girona Municipalities in Cerdanya (comarca) Populated places in the Province of Girona {{Girona-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alp (river)
The Alp is a river in the Swiss canton of Schwyz and a tributary of the Sihl. It has a length of . The river rises on the northwestern flanks of the Brünnelistock and the northern flanks of the Kleiner and Grosser Mythen mountains near Brunni, and flows in generally northerly direction through the village of Alpthal, the village of Trachslau, the town of Einsiedeln and the village of Biberbrugg Biberbrugg is a village in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. Biberbrugg is shared by the municipalities of Einsiedeln in the district of Einsiedeln and Feusisberg in the district of Höfe. History For centuries, the village was a small ha .... At Biberbrugg, the river Biber joins the Alp. Some north of Biberbrugg, at Dreiwässern the Alp flows into the Sihl. The valley between Brunni and Einsiedeln is called Alptal. External links * References Rivers of the canton of Schwyz Sihl Rivers of Switzerland {{Switzerland-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alpine Pasture
Alpine transhumance is transhumance as practiced in the Alps, that is, a seasonal droving of grazing livestock between the valleys in winter and the high mountain pastures in summer (German ' from the term for "seasonal mountain pasture", '). Transhumance is a traditional practice that has shaped much of the landscape in the Alps, as without it, most areas below would be forests. While tourism and industry contribute today much to Alpine economy, seasonal migration to high pastures is still practiced in Bavaria, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, France and Switzerland, except in their most frequented tourist centers. In some places, cattle are taken care of by local farmer families who move to higher places. In others, this job is for herdsmen who are employees of the cooperative owning the pastures. Most Alpine pastures are below ; all are below . The higher regions not suitable for transhumance are known as the High Alps. Etymology The German word ''Alp'' or ''Alm'' (meaning "sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alpine Meadow
Alpine tundra is a type of natural region or biome that does not contain trees because it is at high elevation, with an associated harsh climate. As the latitude of a location approaches the poles, the threshold elevation for alpine tundra gets lower until it reaches sea level, and alpine tundra merges with polar tundra. The high elevation causes an adverse climate, which is too cold and windy to support tree growth. Alpine tundra transitions to sub-alpine forests below the tree line; stunted forests occurring at the forest-tundra ecotone are known as ''Krummholz''. With increasing elevation it ends at the snow line where snow and ice persist through summer. Alpine tundra occurs in mountains worldwide. The flora of the alpine tundra is characterized by dwarf shrubs close to the ground. The cold climate of the alpine tundra is caused by adiabatic cooling of air, and is similar to polar climate. Geography Alpine tundra occurs at high enough altitude at any latitude. Portions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Ottoman Titles And Appellations
This is a list of titles and appellations used in the Ottoman Empire. In place of surnames, Muslims in the Empire carried titles such as "Sultan", "Pasha", "Hoca", "Bey", " Hanım", "Efendi", etc. These titles either defined their formal profession (such as Pasha, Hoca, etc.) or their informal status within the society (such as Bey, Hanım, Efendi, etc.). Later, family surnames were made mandatory in Turkey by the 1934 Surname Law. Usage by Ottoman royalty The sovereigns' main titles were Sultan, Padishah (Emperor) and Khan; which were of Arabic, Persian and Turkish/Mongolian origin, respectively. His full style was the result of a long historical accumulation of titles expressing the empire's rights and claims as successor to the various states it annexed or subdued. Beside these imperial titles, Caesar of Rome was among the important titles claimed by Sultan Mehmed II after the conquest of Constantinople. The title sultan (), originally meaning "authority" or "dominion", used i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ALP (other)
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Alp may refer to: * Alp, any mountain in the Alps * Alp (name) * Alp (folklore), a supernatural being in German folklore * Alp, Spain, a town and municipality in Catalonia, Spain * Alp (river), a river in Schwyz, Switzerland * Alpine pasture or alp * Alpine meadow or alp * Alıp or Alp, an Ottoman title See also * ALP (other) * Alp 2500, a ski resort in Catalonia, Spain * Alps (other) * ALPS (other) The Alps are a major European mountain range. Alps may also refer to: Places Europe Subdivisions of the Alps proper * Bavarian Alps, in Germany *Eastern Alps, in Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Slovenia and Liechtenstein *Julian Alps ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alp 2500
Alp 2500 is a ski resort in La Cerdanya, Catalonia, in the Pyrenees mountains of northeastern Spain. It includes the two towns of La Molina and Masella, whose two respective ski areas united to form this resort. The nearest main town is Alp. The resort of Masella serves the mountain of La Tosa. Alp 2500 has over 130 km (80 mi.) of slopes, and its Hotel Alp is only 50 meters (165 ft.) from the slopes. La Molina hosted World Cup alpine events in December 2008 (women's technical events) - La Molina events - 2008-12 and the in January |
Alps (other)
The Alps are a major European mountain range. Alps may also refer to: Places Europe Subdivisions of the Alps proper *Bavarian Alps, in Germany *Eastern Alps, in Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Slovenia and Liechtenstein *Julian Alps, in Italy and Slovenia *Northern Limestone Alps, in Austria and Germany *Southern Limestone Alps, in Italy, Austria and Slovenia *Southern Alps (Europe), in Italy, Austria and Slovenia *Western Alps, in France, Italy, Switzerland and Monaco Other European mountain ranges *Apuan Alps, in Italy *Arrochar Alps, in Scotland *Dinaric Alps, in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, and Albania *Lyngen Alps, in mostly Norway * Sunnm%C3%B8rsalpane, in Norway *Transylvanian Alps, mostly in Romania The Americas United States *Alps, Georgia, in the State of Georgia *Bohemian Alps, in Nebraska *Issaquah Alps, in the State of Washington *Trinity Alps, in California Greenland * Nansen-Jensen Alps, North Greenland *Norlund ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
