Mount Dzhimara

Mount Dzhimara or Jimara (Ossetian: Джимарайы хохJimarayy khokh, Georgian: ჯიმარა) is the second highest point of North Ossetia–Alania, a Russian republic, with an altitude of 4,780 meters (15,680 ft). It is located on the border between Russia and Georgia.

Mount Dzhimara
Sunrise on Mount Dzhimara
Highest point
Elevation4,780 m (15,680 ft)[1]
Coordinates42°43′15″N 44°24′50″E
Naming
Native nameJimari-Khokh (Ossetian)
Geography
Mount Dzhimara is located in Mtskheta-Mtianeti
Mount Dzhimara
Mount Dzhimara
Location in North Ossetia–Alania, Russia (on border with Kazbegi, Georgia)
Mount Dzhimara is located in North Ossetia–Alania
Mount Dzhimara
Mount Dzhimara
Mount Dzhimara (North Ossetia–Alania)
LocationNorth Ossetia–Alania, Russia
/ Kazbegi District, Georgia
Countries Georgia and  Russia
Parent rangeKhokh Range (part of Caucasus)

The mountain is located on the Khokh Range, 9 km (5.5 mi) to the west of Mount Kazbek.

Adai Khokh from Rion valley. Douglas Freshfield (1845-1934) Travels in the central Caucasus and Bashan: including visits to Ararat and Tabreez and ascents of Kazbek and Elbruz

See also

References

  1. "Peakbagger.com". Archived from the original on 2013-09-23. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
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