Geotopes of mountain territories: Definitions, approaches to the study, protection |
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Authors: | V. Yu. Khalatov S. N. Abdul’myanov |
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Affiliation: | 11002. State University of Land Use Planning, Moscow, Russia 21002. Moscow City Pedagogical University, Moscow, Russia
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Abstract: | Geographical places of interest of mountain territories are discussed. A comprehensive definition of the notion of “geotope” is provided, which takes into consideration its uniqueness, individuality and accessibility for study and popularization. A relevant classification of geotopes and approaches in studying them have been developed. Attention is drawn to the possibilities of protecting mountain geotopes, and to the need fro a popularization of geotopes in the geographical knowledge system. A case in point is provided by the record cards and the catalogue of geotopes as well as by websites with information bases of data on geographical attractions of mountain territories. |
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