Tien Shan
| Tian Shan | |
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The Tian Shan range on the border between China and Kyrgyzstan with Khan Tengri (7,010 m) visible at center.
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Jengish Chokusu |
| Elevation | 7,439 m (24,406 ft) |
| Coordinates | 42°02′06″N 80°07′32″E / 42.03500°N 80.12556°E |
| Geography | |
| Countries | China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan |
| States/Provinces | Xinjiang and Fergana Region |
| Range coordinates | 42°N 80°E / 42°N 80°ECoordinates: 42°N 80°E / 42°N 80°E |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Cenozoic |
| Official name | Xinjiang Tianshan |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | vii, ix |
| Designated | 2013 (37th session) |
| Reference no. | 1414 |
| State Party | China |
| Region | Asia |
| Official name | Western Tien-Shan |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | x |
| Designated | 2016 (40th session) |
| Reference no. | 1490 |
| State Party | Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan |
| Region | Asia |
The Tian Shan (Chinese: 天山; pinyin: Tiānshān; Wade–Giles: T‘ien1shan1; Xiao'erjing: تِيًاشًا; Dungan: Тянсан; Tjansan; Old Turkic: ...
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