What mountain range runs the length of the italian peninsula

ANSWER:

The Appennine Range runs the length of the 'Italian Peninsula'.

EXPLANATION:

The Appennine range is a 'series of mountain ranges' that acts as the backbone of Italian peninsula. The mountain range has some of the best 'preserved forests' and grasslands. The mountains also have a large diversity of fauna and flora. The mountain range is divided into 'northern, central and southern Appennines'. The range has almost 21 peaks most of which are located in the Central Appennines.  

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