Aldan Highlands
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The Aldan Highlands, or Aldan Plateau (Russian: Алданское нагорье, romanized: Aldanskoye Nagorye; Yakut: Алдан үрдэлэ)[3] are a mountainous area in the Sakha Republic, Far Eastern Federal District, Russia. Aldan town and Tommot are located in the northern area of the highlands and Chulman in the south.[4]
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Aldan Highlands | |
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Алданское нагорье / Алдан үрдэлэ | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Mount Ningam |
Elevation | 2,306 m (7,566 ft)[1] |
Dimensions | |
Length | 600 km (370 mi) |
Width | 300 km (190 mi) |
Geography | |
Location in the Sakha Republic, Russia | |
Country | Russia |
Federal subject | Sakha Republic |
Range coordinates | 57°0′N 128°0′E |
Parent range | South Siberian System |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Precambrian[2] and Late Archaean |
Type of rock | Gneiss, slate, Granulite and amphibolite |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | from Aldan |
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The Olyokma Nature Reserve is a protected area located on the northwestern side, partly within the neighboring Lena Plateau.[5]