Ulan-Burgas
Mountain range in Buryatia, Russia. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ulan-Burgas (Russian: Улан-Бургасы; Buryat: Улаан бургааhан, from улаан - "red", and бургааһан, "small birch" or "shrub"),[1] is a mountain range in Buryatia, Russia.
Quick Facts Highest point, Peak ...
Ulan-Burgas | |
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Russian: Улан-Бургасы Buryat: Улаан бургааhан | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Khurkhag |
Elevation | 2,033 m (6,670 ft) |
Dimensions | |
Length | 200 km (120 mi) NE/SW |
Width | 50 km (31 mi) NW/SE |
Geography | |
Location in Buryatia, Russia | |
Country | Russia |
Federal subject | Buryatia |
Range coordinates | 52°50′N 109°3′E |
Parent range | South Siberian System |
Borders on | Selenga Highlands |
Geology | |
Type of rock | Metamorphic rock with granite intrusions |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | From Ulan-Ude |
Close
The range is located close to Ulan-Ude, the capital of Buryatia.[2]