Top 10 Countries With Most Mountains
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5 March 2025
The most mountainous countries in the world are dominated by nations in Central Asia and Southeast Asia. Here are top 10 countries with the highest percentage of mountainous terrain:
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1. Bhutan: With 98.8% of its land covered in mountains, Bhutan takes the top spot. The Himalayas dominate the country's landscape, with the highest peak being Gangkhar Puensum
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2. Tajikistan: This Central Asian nation has 91.9% of its land covered in mountains, with the Pamir mountain range being a prominent feature
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3. Kyrgyzstan: With 90.7% of its land covered in mountains, Kyrgyzstan is home to the Tien Shan mountain range, which includes the highest peak, Jengish Chokusu
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4. Lesotho: This small African nation has 90.5% of its land covered in mountains, with the Drakensberg range being a notable feature
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5. Montenegro: With 89.3% of its land covered in mountains, Montenegro is known for its rugged landscape and the Dinaric Alps
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6. Armenia: This Transcaucasian nation has 85.9% of its land covered in mountains, with the Lesser Caucasus ranges dominating the landscape
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7. North Macedonia: With 85.5% of its land covered in mountains, North Macedonia is home to the Sar Mountains and the Pirin Mountains
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8. Switzerland: This European nation has 83.6% of its land covered in mountains, with the Swiss Alps being a famous feature
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9. Lebanon: With 81.1% of its land covered in mountains, Lebanon is home to the Lebanon Mountains and the Anti-Lebanon Mountains
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10. Nepal: This South Asian nation has 80.7% of its land covered in mountains, with the Himalayas dominating the landscape and home to the highest peak, Mount Everest
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