mysterious country "on the side" of the world in different industries has broken many world records.Australia - the only country holding the entire continent;it is still a very long fence (over 5 and a half thousand kilometers, was built to protect against dingoes);in the country is the largest pasture (34 thous. sq. km);it belongs to the longest reef - the Great Barrier;Australia - the only continent where there are no active volcanoes, it is - the largest number of venomous snakes;this continent - the lowest of the existing ... the list is long continue.On the question of what the mountain in Australia is very high, it is possible to give an answer, but the world's highest peak Kosciuszko (Kosciuszko in another transcription) is not.But he distinguished himself among others as equals.
Where is the highest mountain in Australia
As is already clear, what mountain in Australia is the highest, will understand where it is.In the southeast of the continent, there are the Australian Alps, which themselves are the highest Australian mountain range and includes the highest Australian mountain - the peak of Kosciusko.Its height reaches 2228 m.
addition to the popular ski resort, these places are known for cattle as breeding and slaughter.Hence are the largest supply of mutton and fine wool.A considerable share of the welfare state make the dam, lake and hydro included in the project "Snowy River."
Funny incidents with the name
Beginning with the name of the peak was quite standard: a Polish researcher by the name of Strzelecki, the first to climb to the top and decided that she - the highest in Australia, called her name Andrzej Kosciuszko, who became a national hero not only homeland traveler- in Poland, but also the United States, Belarus and Lithuania, in addition also an honorary citizen of France.However, some time later, it was found out that the neighboring cliff above, though only 20 meters.Out of respect to the hero of several names reversed.So before the peak was named Mount Kosciuszko Townsend.
And that's not all the funny things with the name of the top!Before receiving its modern name, it was called the Tar Gan-lived and was considered sacred.Some people still mention the old name.In addition, a new they say how to read - Koziosko, the English writing Kosciusko.
The notable peak
interesting is not it, what mountain in Australia is the highest, more importantly, that it is precisely in the Australian Alps.And this mountain range is famous for the fact that the snow falls it is much more than the Swiss.Therefore, among the tourists are interested in the peak Kosciusko first skiers.Although people are indifferent to the sport, have left offended: the top can be reached by elevator and enjoy the magnificent scenery, and you can take a walking tour of a comfortable and secure way.
Mount Kosciuszko is an integral component of the National Park of the same name.The nice part of the park are numerous thermal pools and lakes, warm even in the snowy season.So swimmers do not neglect this opportunity.
Geographical paradox
Actually, not quite right to ask what the mountain in Australia is very high.Do not forget that the country takes not only the mainland, it owns and its surrounding islands.And if you do not share them with the continental part, it turns out that the biggest mountain in Australia - the snow-covered volcano called Mawson Peak, which is located on the island of Hurd.Sam island lies between Africa and Australia in the Indian Ocean.A volcano has a height of 2745 meters, which is more than half a kilometer higher than "growth" peak Kosciuszko.
