Neuchâteloises Mountains

mountains, Switzerland

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The Neuchâteloises Mountains are a range within the larger Jura Mountains in western Switzerland. These mountains are characterized by valleys and are situated at elevations between 3,000 and 3,500 feet (915–1,065 meters). The region is known for its industrial centers, including La Chaux-de-Fonds and Le Locle, which are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for their watchmaking heritage. The Neuchâteloises Mountains are part of a system of ranges that form an arc along the Franco-Swiss border.12

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…and the highest region, the Neuchâteloises Mountains (3,000–3,500 feet [915–1,065 metres]), mainly composed of a long valley in which stand the industrial centres of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle, La Sagne, Les Ponts-de-Martel, and La Brévine. Neuchâtel is the capital.
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…and the highest region, the Neuchâteloises Mountains (3,000–3,500 feet [915–1,065 metres]), mainly composed of a long valley in which stand the industrial centres of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle, La Sagne, Les Ponts-de-Martel, and La Brévine. Neuchâtel is the capital.
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