Pik Talgar
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| Pik Talgar | |
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| Elevation | 4,979 m (16,335 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 2,982 m (9,783 ft) [1] Ranked 96th |
| Listing | Ultra |
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 Pik Talgar
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| Range | Tian Shan |
| Coordinates | 43°07′06″N 77°20′27″E / 43.11833°N 77.34083°ECoordinates: 43°07′06″N 77°20′27″E / 43.11833°N 77.34083°E[1] |
Pik Talgar is a northern peak in the Tian Shan mountain range in Kazakhstan, named after Talgar river and city. It is the highest peak of the Trans-Ili Alatau. Due to its close proximity to the former capital of Kazakhstan, Almaty, it is a popular mountaineering destination.[2]
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[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Central Asian Republics Ultras". PeakList.org. http://www.PeakList.org/WWlists/ultras/StansP1500m.html. Retrieved 2006-08-06.
- ^ "Pik Talgar". peakware.com. http://www.peakware.com/peaks.html?pk=997. Retrieved 2006-07-01.
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