Qandil Mountains
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"Qandil" redirects here. For the village in Iran, see Qandil, Iran.
| Qandil Mountains | ||
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| Height | 3,587 m (11,768 ft) | |
| Location | Arbil, Iraq (near Iraq–Iran border) | |
| Range | Zagros | |
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The Qandil Mountains are a mountainous area of northern Iraq near the Iraq–Iran border, and approximately 50 km south of the Turkey–Iraq–Iran tripoint. The region belongs to the Zagros mountain range and is difficult to access. Its highest peaks reach up to 3,000m and more.
The territory is notable as a sanctuary for the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). This organization controls an area of roughly 50 km², which has been bombarded by the Turkish Air Force and shelled by Iranian artillery for several years.
See also
- Kuhe Haji Ebrahim (highest peak)
Sources
Coordinates: 36°32′28″N 44°59′46″E / 36.54111°N 44.99611°E
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