Crimean Mountains
Mountain range along the southeastern coast of Crimea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Crimean Mountains[lower-alpha 1] or Yayla Mountains /jaɪːlə/, /jeɪːlæ/ are a range of mountains running parallel to the south-eastern coast of Crimea, between about 8–13 kilometers (5–8 miles) from the sea. Toward the west, the mountains drop steeply to the Black Sea, and to the east, they change slowly into a steppe landscape.
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Crimean Mountains | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Roman-Kosh |
Elevation | 1,545 m (5,069 ft) |
Coordinates | 44°36′47″N 34°14′36″E |
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Geography | |
Location | Southern Crimea |
Range coordinates | 44°45′N 34°30′E |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Cretaceous |
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