Aravalli Range
The Aravalli Range (also spelled Aravali) is a mountain range in Northern-Western India, running approximately 670 km (420 mi) in a south-west direction, starting near Delhi, passing through southern Haryana, Rajasthan, and ending in Ahmedabad Gujarat. The highest peak is Guru Shikhar on Mount Abu at 1,722 m (5,650 ft). The Aravalli Range is arguably the oldest geological feature on Earth, having its origin in the Proterozoic era.
| Aravalli Range | |
|---|---|
The Aravali Range in Rajasthan | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Guru Shikhar, Mount Abu |
| Elevation | 1,722 m (5,650 ft) |
| Coordinates | 24°35′33″N 74°42′30″E |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 670 km (420 mi) |
| Naming | |
| Pronunciation | Hindi pronunciation: [əɾaːʋ(ə)li] |
| Geography | |
Topographic map of India showing the range
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| Country | India |
| States | Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi and Gujarat |
| Regions | North India and Western India |
| Rivers | Banas, Luni, Sakhi and Sabarmati |
| Settlements | Delhi, Gurgaon and Mount Abu |
| Range coordinates | 25°00′N 73°30′E |
| Geology | |
| Orogeny | Aravalli-Delhi Orogen |
| Age of rock | Precambrian |
| Type of rock | Fold mountains from plate tectonics |
The Aravalli Range is rich in natural resources and serves as check to the growth of the western desert.
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