Carte topographique Banffshire
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Nom : Carte topographique Banffshire, altitude, relief.
Lieu : Banffshire, Scotland, AB38 9RN, United Kingdom (56.80000 -3.78333 58.20000 -2.38333)
Altitude moyenne : 191 m
Altitude minimum : 0 m
Altitude maximum : 1 278 m
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