mountain range and the flatlands are clear; in other places such as Geneva, the demarcation is less clear. The countries with the greatest alpine territory are Austria (28.7% of the total area), Italy (27.2%), France (21.4%) and Switzerland (13.2%). The highest portion of the range is divided by the glacial trough of the Rhône valley, from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa on the southern side, and the Bernese Alps on the northern. The peaks in the easterly portion of the range, in Austria and Slovenia, are smaller than those in the central and western portions. The variances in nomenclature in the region spanned by the Alps make classification of the mountains and subregions difficult, but a general classification is that of the Eastern Alps and Western Alps with the divide between the two occurring in eastern Switzerland according to geologist Stefan Schmid, near the Splügen Pass. The highest peaks of the Western Alps and Eastern Alps, respectively, are Mont Blanc, at , and Piz Bernina, at . The second-highest major peaks are Monte Rosa, at , and Ortler, at , respectively. A series of lower mountain ranges run parallel to the main chain of the Alps, including the French Prealps in France and the Jura Mountains in Switzerland and France. The secondary chain of the Alps follows the watershed from the Mediterranean Sea to the Wienerwald, passing over many of the highest and most well-known peaks in the Alps. From the Colle di Cadibona to Col de Tende it runs westwards, before turning to the northwest and then, near the Colle della Maddalena, to the north. Upon reaching the Swiss border, the line of the main chain heads approximately east-northeast, a heading it follows until its end near Vienna. The northeast end of the Alpine arc, directly on the Danube, which flows into the Black Sea, is the Leopoldsberg near Vienna. In contrast, the southeastern part of the Alps ends on the Adriatic Sea in the area around Trieste towards Duino and Barcola. Passes The Alps have been crossed for war and commerce, and by pilgrims, students and tourists. Crossing routes by road, train, or foot are known as passes, and usually consist of depressions in the mountains in which a valley leads from the plains and hilly pre-mountainous zones. In the medieval period hospices were established by religious orders at the summits of many of the
{
        'QUESTION: What percentage of Austria\'s total area is covered by alpine terrain?': 'ANSWER: Austria has 28.7% of its total area covered by alpine terrain.',
        'QUESTION: Which country has the smallest proportion of its land covered by alpine terrain among the mentioned ones?': 'ANSWER: Switzerland has the smallest proportion of its land covered by alpine terrain with 13.2%.',
        'QUESTION: How do we classify the mountains within the Alps?': 'ANSWER: We generally classify the mountains within the Alps into two categories - the Eastern Alps and the Western Alps, with the dividing line located in eastern Switzerland near the Splügen Pass.',
        'QUESTION: Who was responsible for establishing hospices at the summits of many passes during the medieval period?': 'ANSWER: Religious orders were responsible for establishing hospices at the summits of many passes during the medieval period.',
        'QUESTION: What is the difference between the Eastern Alps and the Western Alps?': 'ANSWER: The primary difference between the Eastern Alps and the Western Alps lies in their location and the size of their peaks. The Eastern Alps are found further to the east, and their peaks tend to be smaller compared to those in the Central and Western regions.',
        'QUESTION: What are the names of the highest peaks in both the Western Alps and Eastern Alps?': 'ANSWER: The highest peak in the Western Alps is Mont Blanc, whereas the highest peak in the Eastern Alps is Piz Bernina.',
        'QUESTION: Can you provide examples of lower mountain ranges running parallel to the main chain of the Alps?': 'ANSWER: Examples of lower mountain ranges running parallel to the main chain of the Alps include the French Prealps in France and the Jura Mountains in Switzerland and France.',
        'QUESTION: Where does the northeast end of the Alpine arc terminate?': 'ANSWER: The northeast end of the Alpine arc terminates directly on the Danube river, which flows into the Black Sea.',
        'QUESTION: What body of water borders the southeastern part of the Alps?': 'ANSWER: The southeastern part of the Alps borders the Adriatic Sea.',
        'QUESTION: What role did passes play in the history of the Alps?': 'ANSWER: Passes played a significant role in the history of the Alps, serving as crossing points for war, commerce, pilgrimages, and tourism.'
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