Kyrganay Range
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The Kyrganay Range (Russian: хребет Кырганай[1] or хребет Кыргонай)[2] is a range of mountains in Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russian Far East. Administratively the range is part of Bilibino District.
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Kyrganay Range | |
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хребет Кырганай | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Unnamed |
Elevation | 1,415 m (4,642 ft) |
Coordinates | 67°55′N 167°0′E |
Dimensions | |
Length | 40 km (25 mi) WNW/ESE |
Width | 12 km (7.5 mi) NNE/WSW |
Geography | |
Location | Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Russian Far East |
Parent range | East Siberian System |
Geology | |
Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
Age of rock | Triassic |
Type of rock | Sandstone, shale and igneous rock intrusions |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | from Keperveyem or Bilibino |
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The village of Keperveyem is located at the feet of the range in its western end. Bilibino is located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) further to the north.[3]