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The Tuscan region is mostly hilly and mountainous.

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The major range running northsouth on the east, the Tusco-Emiliano Apennines, vaunts peaks of respectable heights (e.g., Mt. Prato at 2053 m, Mt.Corno alle Scale at 1945m, andMt. Falterona at 1654 m); the Apuane on the west are almost as high. As you go south, the mountains gradually turn into hills (named after the Chianti, Metallifere, and Amiata regions) collectively known as the Antiappennini (pre-Apennines). Valleys of considerable size (Lunigiana, Garfagnana, Mugello, and Casentino) are sandwiched between the Apennines. The rare plains are either of the coastal type (e.g., Versilia and Maremma) or alluvional (e.g., the Amo Valley). The coastline alternates long stretches of beach (Versilia, Cecina) with promontories and cliffs (Piombi no, Argentario). The islands of the Tuscan archipelago may be considered a continuation of the geological configuration of the coast. The major Tuscan rivers are the Arno, Ombrone, Serchio, and Sieve, while no lakes worthy of mention exist. In terms of vegetation, there are great chestnut forests in the mountain regions, Mediterranean pines and brush along the coast, with neat olive groves and vineyards covering the hillsides. Subterranean Tuscany also yields rich fruits: mercury (Amiata), copper and alabaster (Colline Metallifere), marble (Apuane, especially Carrara), and iron (Elba and Grosseto). The Larderello geysers near Volterra generate some of the region`s electricity. Typical features of Tuscany`s winter climate are heavy rainfall and frequent temperature plunges, mainly due to icy north-winds. Summer hot spells are periodically mitigated by sudden rain storms.

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