Annapurna South
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Annapurna South (Nepali: अन्नपूर्ण दक्षिण) is a mountain in the Annapurna Himal range of the Himalayas located in Nepal, and the 101st-highest mountain in the world. It is the 5th highest peak of the Annapurna mountain range. It was first ascended in 1964,[1] and is 7,219 metres (23,684 ft) tall. The nearby mountain Hiunchuli is in fact an extension of Annapurna South.[2][3]
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Annapurna South | |
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Annapurna Dakshin, Moditse | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 7,219 m (23,684 ft) |
Prominence | 775 m (2,543 ft) |
Parent peak | Annapurna I Main |
Isolation | 6.76 km (4.20 mi) |
Coordinates | 28°31′06″N 83°48′22″E |
Naming | |
Native name | Moditse (Nepali) |
Geography | |
Parent range | Annapurna Massif |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 15 October 1964[1] |
Easiest route | difficult snow/ice climb |
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