Kokshetau Hills
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This article is about the mountain system. For the massif, see Kokshetau Mountains.
The Kokshetau Hills (Kazakh: Көкшетау қыраты; Russian: Кокшетауская возвышенность) is a system of mountains of moderate altitude in the North Kazakhstan Region and Akmola Region, Kazakhstan.[1]
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Kokshetau Hills | |
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Көкшетау қыраты | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Mount Kokshe |
Elevation | 947 m (3,107 ft) |
Coordinates | 53°04′48″N 70°11′18″E |
Dimensions | |
Length | 400 km (250 mi) E / W |
Width | 200 km (120 mi) N / S |
Geography | |
Location in Kazakhstan | |
Location | Kazakhstan |
Range coordinates | 53°00′N 69°00′E |
Parent range | Kazakh Uplands |
Geology | |
Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
Age of rock | Devonian and Silurian |
Type of rock | Granite |
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The cities of Kokshetau, Shchuchinsk and Makinsk are located in the hill zone, as well as the Burabay resort town. The Burabay National Park and the Kokshetau National Park are the main protected areas.[2]