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One of the clearest characteristics of the southern region of Austria is undoubtedly the variety of the scenery. Set amongst the Tauern, Carnic and Karawanken Alpine chain, Carinthia is a region with nearly 200 lakes and pounds and the summit of Glosslockner reaches 3800 meters being situated on the border between Carinthia, eastern Tyrol and Salzburg. The region also enjoys a mild climate with the highest amount of sunshine of all the regions in Austria.