Alpokalja (English "feet of the Alps") is a geographic region in western

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. Its highest point is

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s, the majority of the territory is

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y. Fir forests are characteristic to the region. Alpokalja contains two major but not very extensive mountain ranges: the Kőszeg Mountains and the Sopron Mountains. The Vas Hills and Balfi Hills are also considered part of the territory.

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