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High TauernThe High Tauern (German Hohe Tauern) is the highest range of the Alps in Austria. They are part of the Central Eastern Alps and are located in the states of Salzburg, Carinthia and in the Eastern Tyrol. Its most important parts are (from West to East): The parts of the High Tauern south of the main crest of the Alps are: Adjacent mountain ranges are e.g.: The name "High Tauern" originally means "High Passes", but came to be applied to the mountains themselves during the peak of mining operations during the Middle Ages. In the center of the region, there is the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern, to which the Austrian Alpine Club and the three states have contributed territory. At about 1800 km², it is the largest of Austria's six national parks and is diveded into a core zone (complete prohibition of contruction) and a fringe zone used for forestry and mountain pasture. Tourism only increased marginally since the creation of the National Park, but has become less harmful to the enviroment. A particular emphasis is put on enviromental protection and the maintanance of traditional ways of life in the Alps.
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