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  1. Italian Peninsula

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    Geological Formation and Topography
    The peninsula is primarily a result of the complex collision between the African tectonic plate and Eurasian tectonic plates. This convergence has resulted in the formation of the Apennine chain (descriptor: mountain range), which runs nearly the entire length of the landmass.
    The topography is generally rugged, featuring limited expanses of highly fertile plain, most notably the Po Valley in the north (often considered the penin…