Are the Alps in Central or Western Europe?

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In summary, the sources mention that Germany is located in central Europe or sometimes south central Europe. However, the German Alps are in the southern portion of the country, which may not fit with traditional definitions of central Europe. It is important to have a map for reference when discussing place locations. While some descriptions may lack specificity, as long as the location is known, it is not necessary to get caught up in determining if it is correct or incorrect. It is also worth noting that definitions of central Europe were created before the concept of eastern Europe existed.
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in the sources I read the they are in the central europe or sometimes south central. But on the other hand Germany is one of the Alpine countries but I know that it is in west or north west of the Europe continent so is something incorrect?
 
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The German Alps are in the southern portion of that country. Germany is a pretty big country; not as big as France or Spain, but not as small as Austria or Switzerland.

Reading only verbal descriptions of place locations is tricky sometimes. It's always better to have a map of the region handy for reference.

http://www.map-of-europe.us/relief-map.htm
 
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SteamKing said:
The German Alps are in the southern portion of that country. Germany is a pretty big country; not as big as France or Spain, but not as small as Austria or Switzerland.

Reading only verbal descriptions of place locations is tricky sometimes. It's always better to have a map of the region handy for reference.

http://www.map-of-europe.us/relief-map.htm

Then can we say that southern portion of Germany is in lies on the south-center of Europe according to those definitions and yours.
 
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These descriptions lack specificity; I wouldn't get too hung up on whether they are 'correct' or 'incorrect' as long as you know where the Alps are. If the article had said that Germany was right next door to say, Turkey, then you have a better case for a geographic description being flat-out wrong.
 
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It's probably worth remembering that a lot of definitions of what's "Central" Europe were created before what's now considered "Eastern" Europe was even Europe...
 

1. Where are the Alps located?

The Alps are located in Europe, stretching across eight countries: France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Liechtenstein, and Monaco.

2. Are the Alps in Central or Western Europe?

The Alps are primarily located in Central Europe, with some parts extending into Western Europe.

3. What countries are considered part of the Alps?

The Alps cover parts of eight countries: France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, Liechtenstein, and Monaco.

4. How long are the Alps?

The Alps stretch over 750 miles (1,200 km) from east to west.

5. What is the highest peak in the Alps?

The highest peak in the Alps is Mont Blanc, located on the border of France and Italy, standing at 15,781 feet (4,810 meters) tall.

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