Pik Talgar

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Pik Talgar

Elevation 4,979 metres (16,335 ft)[1]
Location Kazakhstan
Range Tian Shan
Prominence 2,982 metres (9,783 ft)[1] Ranked 96th
Coordinates 43°07′06″N 77°20′27″E / 43.11833, 77.34083Coordinates: 43°07′06″N 77°20′27″E / 43.11833, 77.34083[1]

Pik Talgar is a northern peak in the Tian Shan mountain range in Kazakhstan, named after Talgar river and city. It is the highest peak of the Trans-Ili Alatau. Due to its close proximity to the Kazakhstan capital of Alma-Ata, it is a popular mountaineering destination.[2]

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  1. ^ a b c Central Asian Republics Ultras. peaklist.org. Retrieved on 2006-08-06.
  2. ^ Pik Talgar. peakware.com. Retrieved on 2006-07-01.


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