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Where are Denali and Death Valley located?

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North America

Both Denali and Death Valley are located in the United States, representing the highest and lowest points of the North American continent, respectively.123

  • Denali: Located in south-central Alaska, this peak is the highest point in North America, rising 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) above sea level. It is situated within the Denali National Park and Preserve in the heart of the Alaska Range.245

  • Death Valley: Primarily located in Inyo county in southeastern California, this structural depression contains the lowest point in North America at Badwater Basin, which lies 282 feet (86 meters) below sea level. Portions of the valley also extend into the state of Nevada.613