Pik Talgar
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Pik Talgar | |
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Elevation | 4,979 metres (16,335 ft)[1] |
Location | Kazakhstan |
Range | Tian Shan |
Prominence | 2,982 metres (9,783 ft)[1] Ranked 96th |
Coordinates | Coordinates: [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 Kazakhstan capital of Alma-Ata, it is a popular mountaineering destination.[2]
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[edit] References
- ^ a b c Central Asian Republics Ultras. peaklist.org. Retrieved on 2006-08-06.
- ^ Pik Talgar. peakware.com. Retrieved on 2006-07-01.