Pik Talgar
Appearance
Pik Talgar | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,979 m (16,335 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 2,982 m (9,783 ft)[1] Ranked 95th |
Listing | Ultra |
Geography | |
Region | KZ |
Parent range | Tian Shan |
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] Sources differ on Pik Talgar's elevation, but the 4,979 m height is widely quoted.
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Central Asian Republics Ultras". PeakList.org. Retrieved 2006-08-06.
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(help) - ^ "Pik Talgar". peakware.com. Retrieved 2006-07-01.
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