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Taihang Mountains
Mountain range in northern China / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Taihang Mountains (Chinese: 太行山; pinyin: Tàiháng Shān) are a Chinese mountain range running down the eastern edge of the Loess Plateau in Shanxi, Henan and Hebei provinces. The range extends over 400 kilometres (250 mi)[1] from north to south and has an average elevation of 1,500 to 2,000 metres (4,900 to 6,600 feet). The principal peak is Mount Xiaowutai (2,882 metres (9,455 feet)).[1] The Taihang's eastern peak is Mount Cangyan in Hebei; Baishi Mountain forms its northern tip.[citation needed]
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Taihang Mountains | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Mount Xiaowutai |
Elevation | 2,882 m (9,455 ft) |
Dimensions | |
Length | 400 km (250 mi) |
Naming | |
Native name | 太行山 (Chinese) |
Geography | |
Country | China |
Provinces | Shanxi, Henan and Hebei |
Range coordinates | 38°N 113°E |
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