Karatau | |
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Қаратау жотасы | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Bessaz |
Elevation | 2,176 m (7,139 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 42°53′20″N 69°58′50″E / 42.88889°N 69.98056°E[2] |
Dimensions | |
Length | 420 km (260 mi) NW/SE |
Width | 90 km (56 mi) NE/SW |
Geography | |
Location in Kazakhstan | |
Location | Kazakhstan |
Parent range | Tian Shan |
Geology | |
Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
Type of rock | Shale, sandstone, limestone[1] |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | From Kentau |
The Karatau or Qaratau (Kazakh: Қаратау жотасы, romanized: Qarataw jotasy) is a mountain range located in southern Kazakhstan.
The name Karatau means Black Mountain in the Kazakh language. The mountains have deposits of phosphorite, lead and zinc.[3]
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