Ayr Mountains
The Ayr Mountains (Kazakh: Айыр тауы; Russian: Горы Айыр) are a mountain range in Karkaraly District, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan.
| Ayr Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Айыр тауы | |
The Ayr Mountains stretching to the north of lake Karasor Sentinel-2 image | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Zhosaly |
| Elevation | 871 m (2,858 ft) |
| Coordinates | 49°53′56″N 74°48′52″E |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 50 km (31 mi) NE / SW |
| Width | 10 km (6.2 mi) NW / SE |
| Geography | |
Ayr Mountains Location in Kazakhstan | |
| Location | Kazakhstan |
| Range coordinates | 50°00′N 75°13′E |
| Parent range | Kazakh Uplands |
| Geology | |
| Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
| Age of rock | Devonian, Cambrian |
| Type of rock | Metamorphic rock, granite |
The Pavlodar Region border stretches at the feet of the northern slopes of the range. The Zhosaly Sanatorium is located on the northwestern side of the highest mountain of the Ayr chain.
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