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As regards orographical features, much of the country is high plateau, with an average altitude of 3500 ft. above sea-level.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" by Various

As we cross the coast-zone from Vera Cruz we are enabled to observe something of the orographical structure of the country and the agencies that have been at work.

From Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development by Hume, Martin

He knew the orographical map of Europe as well as he knew his manual of navigation.

From Round the World in Seven Days by Strang, Herbert

No air, the decomposing influence of which modifies orographical profiles.

From The Moon-Voyage by Verne, Jules

Some remarks on the orographical disposition of the moon must conclude the description of its continents, chains of mountains, isolated mountains, amphitheatres, and watercourses.

From The Moon-Voyage by Verne, Jules