Smallest Mountains in the World
08 Nov 2024
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Located in Osaka, this artificial mountain was built in the 19th century from dredged soil and is one of Japan’s lowest peaks.
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Mount Tenpō (Japan) - 4.53 meters (15 feet)
Found in Victoria, Mount Wycheproof is sometimes called the world's smallest official mountain.
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Mount Wycheproof (Australia) - 43 meters (141 feet)
A low hill in Delaware, it holds the title of Delaware's highest point but is one of the country’s smallest mountains.
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Mount Pleasant (United States) - 53 meters (174 feet)
Although technically classified as a hill, locals in Poteau, Oklahoma, consider it the "world's tallest hill," which often leads it to be viewed as a small mountain.
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Cavanal Hill (United States) - 609 meters (1,998 feet)
Located in Victoria, Mount Franklin is an extinct volcanic cone with historical significance to the Dja Dja Wurrung people.
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Mount Franklin (Australia) - 230 meters (755 feet)
A tiny peak in Dorset, it is locally acknowledged but often mistaken for a hill.
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Castle Peak (United Kingdom) - 2 meters (7 feet)
Kansas' highest point is quite low compared to other mountains, with a very gradual rise due to the surrounding plains.
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Mount Sunflower (United States) - 1,231 meters (4,039 feet)
Known for its historical and religious significance rather than height, Mount Carmel is a prominent landmark in Israel.
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Mount Carmel (Israel) - 546 meters (1,791 feet)
Located in Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains, it is among the shorter mountains in the U.S.
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Mount Scott (United States) - 755 meters (2,477 feet)
Though not extremely low, it is known as the world’s largest monocline and has a gentle slope, making it unique.
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