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Kebnekaise
| Kebnekaise | |
|---|---|
| Kebnekaise, view from Tuolpagorni. (Photo: Mg-k)]] | |
| Elevation: | 2,111 metres (6,926 feet) |
| Latitude: | 67° 53′ N |
| Longitude: | 18° 33′ E |
| Location: | Sweden |
| Range: | Scandinavian Mountains |
| First ascent: | 1883 by Charles Rabot |
| Easiest route: | rock/ice walk |
Kebnekaise is the highest mountain in Sweden. The peak is 2,111 metres (6,926 ft) high and part of the Scandinavian Mountains. It is said one can see 9% of Swedish surface area from the summit: that approximates to more than 40000 km2: almost the size of The Netherlands.
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