Kyrgyz Ala-Too | |
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Кыргыз Ала-Тоосу | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Alamyudyun Peak |
Elevation | 4,855 m (15,928 ft) |
Dimensions | |
Length | 454 km (282 mi) E-W |
Width | 40 km (25 mi) N-S |
Geography | |
Countries | Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan |
State/Province | Chuy Province |
Range coordinates | 42°30′N 74°35′E / 42.500°N 74.583°ECoordinates: 42°30′N 74°35′E / 42.500°N 74.583°E |
Geology | |
Type of rock | Meganticline |
The Kyrgyz Ala-Too (Kyrgyz: Кыргыз Ала-Тоосу, also Kyrgyz Alatau, Kyrgyz Range, Alexander Range) is a large range in the North Tien-Shan. It stretches for a total length of 454 km from the west-end of Issyk-Kul to the town Taraz in Kazakhstan. It runs in the east-west direction, separating Chuy Valley from Kochkor Valley, Suusamyr Valley, and Talas Valley. Talas Ala-Too Range adjoins the Kyrgyz Ala-Too in vicinity of Töö Ashuu Pass. The western part of Kyrgyz Ala-Too serves as a natural border between Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.