Jaman-Too
The Jaman-Too (Kyrgyz: Жаман-Тоо, Kyrgyz: Жамантоо, or Russian: Джаман-Тау, and also known as Arpanyn Ala-Toosuu) is a range in the south-west of the Internal Tien-Shan. In the east, the range adjoins Fergana Range. It stretches for a length of 110 km (68 mi) with a width of 16 km (9.9 mi). The average elevation is approximately 4,000 m (13,000 ft), and the highest elevation of 4,737 m (15,541 ft). The southern slopes are steep, and northern - gentle. The mountains are composed of limestone, sandstone, and dolomite. [1]
Jaman-Too | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,737 m (15,541 ft) |
Coordinates | 40°55′48.47″N 74°52′24.66″E |
Dimensions | |
Length | 110 km (68 mi) E-W |
Width | 16 km (9.9 mi) N-S |
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Geography | |
Country | Kyrgyzstan |
Region | Naryn Region |
District | At-Bashy District |
References
- Иссык-Куль. Нарын:Энциклопедия [Encyclopedia of Issyk-Kul and Naryn Oblasts] (in Russian). Bishkek: Chief Editorial Board of Kyrgyz Soviet Encyclopedia. 1994. p. 512. ISBN 5-89750-009-6.
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