The Smallest Mountain In The World

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The Mount Wycheproof is the smallest mountain in the world at 141 feet above the surrounding terrain.

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The mountain is located in Terrick Terrick Range in Australia. The range is in the small town of Wycheproof, Victoria.

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Mount Wycheproof is sometimes referred to as a hill, and there has been a debate as to whether to categorise it as a mountain or a hill. 

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The mountain has several tracks and some local wildlife such as kangaroos can be spotted.

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It shares several similarities with the neighboring Pyramid Hill and is part of the Terrick Terrick Range.

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It rises up to 486 feet above the sea level and 141 feet above the surrounding area.

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The mountain has a rocky, conical peak which is common in the western area of Victoria.

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The name "Wycheproof" was derived from the aboriginal language "Wichi-poorp," meaning "grass on a hill."

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