Sikhote-Alin
The Sikhote-Alin (Russian: Сихотэ́-Али́нь, Russian pronunciation: [sʲɪxɐˈtɛ ɐˈlʲinʲ], English: /ˈsiːkəˌteɪ əˈliːn/, SEE-kə-TAY ə-LEEN) is a mountain range in Primorsky and Khabarovsk Krais, Russia, extending about 900 kilometres (560 mi) to the northeast of the Russian Pacific seaport of Vladivostok. The highest summits are Tordoki Yani at 2,077 metres (6,814 ft) above sea level, Ko Mountain (2,003 metres (6,572 ft)) in Khabarovsk Krai and Anik Mountain (1,933 metres (6,342 ft)) in Primorsky Krai.
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Sikhote-Alin is the home to the Amur tiger, which is amongst the largest felines in the world | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Tordoki Yani, Russia |
| Elevation | 2,090 m (6,860 ft) |
| Coordinates | 45°20′N 136°10′E |
| Geography | |
Sikhote-Alin | |
| Official name | Central Sikhote-Alin |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | x |
| Designated | 2001 (25th session) |
| Reference no. | 766 |
| Region | Europe and Asia |
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