query: Where is the Black Forest?
passage: Black Forest
The Black Forest (German: Schwarzwald, pronounced[ˈʃvaʁt͡svalt]) is a large forested mountain range in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwest Germany. It is bounded by the Rhine valley to the west and south. Its highest peak is the Feldberg with an elevation of 1,493 metres (4,898ft). The region is roughly oblong in shape with a length of 160km (99mi) and breadth of up to 50km (31mi).[1]
passage: Black Forest, Nevada
The first settlement at Black Forest was made in 1872. A post office was established at Black Forest in 1926, and remained in operation until 1943. The community was named for the dark character of the forest near the original town site.