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This is a list of the highest settlements by country. Many of these are too small to be regarded as towns or cities. Only permanent settlements occupied year-round are included. When possible, the highest point in the contiguous year-round settlement is listed, though average heights or the elevations of a central point may also be found.
The elevation of a settlement affects the social and physical arrangement of the place. In many cases, the cold climate in winter necessitates a particular style of house; the type of agriculture practised and the domestic animals kept there are limited; or the type of work carried on is specialised.
Rank | Country | Claimant | Town / City | Region / State | Height (m) | Height (ft) | Comment |
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40 | South Ossetia | Georgia | Leti | Dzau district | 2,179 | 7,152 | |
59 | Kosovo | Serbia | Restelica | District of Prizren, Dragaš Municipality | 1,717 | 5,636 | |
110 | Taiwan | China | Wutai | Pingtung County | 1,075 | 3,530 | |
116 | Abkhazia | Georgia | Pskhu | Sukhumi District | 1,047 | 3,438 | |
120 | Palestinian territories | Israel | Halhul | Hebron Governorate | 1,004 | 3,297 | |
158 | Western Sahara | Morocco | Hasi Chor | Oued Ed-Dahab-Lagouira | 483 | 1,584 | |
This section includes all countries and territories that are listed by ISO 3166-1 but not listed in the above sections.
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