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1. Biogeographic Zones

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   Biogeographic zones, also known as biomes or realms, are large-scale spatial units of the Earth's surface characterized by the distinctive sets of fauna and flora resulting from long periods of evolutionary divergence influenced by continental drift and local climatology. These regions represent the broadest categories of ecological zonation, often spanning multiple continents or substantial portions thereof. The delimitation of these zones is inherently complex, frequently relying on historical [vicariance](/e…

2. Carpathians}

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   The Carpathians are a range of mountains forming a vast arc across Central and Eastern Europe. They stretch approximately $1,500 \text{ km}$ ($930 \text{ mi}$) from the Danube bend near Bratislava in the west to the Iron Gates gorge on the Danube River in the east. The Carpathians are the second-longest range in Europe, surpassed only by the Scandinavian Mountains. They host a rich and highly specialized ecosystem, nota…