Monte

Monte is a term of Italian origin that means "mountain". Depending on the context, Monte may refer to a geographical feature, a person's name, or a place name.

Geographical Feature

In the context of geography, a Monte is a mountain or hill. Mountains are large landforms that rise above the surrounding land in a limited area, usually in the form of a peak. Hills are landforms that extend above the surrounding terrain and have a distinct summit, but are not as high or steep as mountains.

Person's Name

Monte can also be a given name or surname. Notable people with the name include Monte Blue, an American actor, and Monte Kiffin, an American football coach.

Place Name

Monte is a common place name in Italy and other countries. For example, Monte Carlo is a popular tourist destination in Monaco known for its casinos, and Monte Albán is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site in Mexico.

See Also

• Monte (disambiguation)
• Monte (name)
• Monte (geography)

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