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Carpathian Mountains
Regional division of the Carpathian Mountains (top) and a geologic cross section of the Western Carpathians (bottom). The location of the cross section is shown by the line N–S on the map.
The Slovak Ore Mountains, which are part of the Central Slovakian Block within the Inner Carpathians, are characterized by their ancient crystalline and metamorphic cores. These older rock formations are the primary components of the mountain groups that make up this region.12
The Inner Carpathians, including the Central Slovakian Block, are defined by these ancient cores onto which younger sedimentary rocks—primarily Mesozoic Era limestones and dolomites—have been overthrust. The region is notably rich in mineral resources, particularly high-grade iron ore, which is a significant feature of the mountains' composition and economic importance.13