Trans-Ili Alatau
Ile Alatau (Kazakh: Ile Alatauy, Іле Алатауы), also spelt as Trans-Ili Alatau, is a part of the Northern Tian Shan mountain system (ancient Mount Imeon) in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. It is the northernmost mountain range of Tian Shan stretching for about 350 km (220 mi) with a maximal elevation of 4,973 m (16,316 ft) (Talgar Peak). The term "Alatau" refers to a kind of mountain. The range is bounded from the north by the Ili Depression of the Ili River, hence the name.
| Ile Alatau | |
|---|---|
Ile Alatau as seen from Almaty International Airport | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Talgar Peak |
| Elevation | 4,973 m (16,316 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 350 km (220 mi) E-W |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Ile Alatauy (Kazakh) |
| Geography | |
| Countries | Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan |
| Range coordinates | 43°03′N 77°15′E |
The former capital of Kazakhstan, Almaty, is located at the foot of the range. The Ile-Alatau National Park is a protected area in the Ile Alatau.
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