Mount Dzhimara
Mountain on the border of Georgia and Russia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mount Dzhimara or Jimara (Ossetian: Джимарайы хох — Jimarayy khokh, Russian: Джимара, Georgian: ჯიმარა) is the second highest point of North Ossetia–Alania, a Russian republic, with an altitude of 4,780 meters (15,680 ft). It is located on the border between Russia and Georgia.
Mount Dzhimara | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,780 m (15,680 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 42°43′15″N 44°24′50″E |
Naming | |
Native name | Jimari-Khokh (Ossetian) |
Geography | |
Location | North Ossetia–Alania, Russia / Kazbegi District, Georgia |
Countries | Georgia and Russia |
Parent range | Khokh Range (part of Caucasus) |
The mountain is located on the Khokh Range, 9 km (5.5 mi) to the west of Mount Kazbek.
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