The Krkonoše [ˈkr̩konoʃɛ] ( listen) (Czech) or Karkonosze [karkɔˈnɔʂɛ] (Polish), also known as the Giant Mountains (German: Riesengebirge), is a mountain range divided between the Czech Republic and Poland. Its highest peak is Sněžka (Polish: Śnieżka), which stands on the border between the two countries at a height of 1,602 metres (5,260 ft) above sea level, making it the highest peak in the Czech Republic.
The mountains are famous for their ski resorts. They also contain the source of the Elbe River. Large areas of the mountains are preserved as national parks by both countries: the Czech Krkonoše National Park, and the Polish Karkonosze National Park.
In 1992 the Czech and Polish parts of the range were jointly designated a transboundary biosphere reserve under UNESCO's "Man and the Biosphere" program.
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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