Geography
The northern part of the county is a mountain area with large forests (Mecsek Mountains). The central areas are shared between Baranya Hills and Villány Mountains. The very eastern and southern parts are flat.
The highest point in the county is the peak named "Zengő" in Mecsek Mountains, at 682 metres. This is also the highest point of the mountain range in question.
The climate is Mediterranean, with a high number of sunshine hours. Baranya has the highest amount of rainfall in the country. Baranya is rich in mineral and thermal water, and also in other resources, 98% of Hungary's coal resources can be found here.
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