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Massif ( 4897m, 16,066ft ) the highest mountain on the continent of Antarctica. It lies about 1,200km ( 750 miles ) from the South Pole. The mountain is about 21km ( 13 miles ) long and 13km ( 8 miles ) wide. Named after Carl
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