Karatau Mountains
The Karatau or Qaratau (Kazakh: Қаратау жотасы, romanized: Qarataw jotasy) is a mountain range located in southern Kazakhstan.
| Karatau | |
|---|---|
| Қаратау жотасы | |
View of the mountains in the area of Kentau city | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Bessaz |
| Elevation | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) |
| Coordinates | 42°53′20″N 69°58′50″E |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 420 km (260 mi) NW/SE |
| Width | 90 km (56 mi) NE/SW |
| Geography | |
Karatau Location in Kazakhstan | |
| Location | Kazakhstan |
| Parent range | Tian Shan |
| Geology | |
| Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
| Type of rock | Shale, sandstone, limestone |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | From Kentau |
The name Karatau means Black Mountain in the Kazakh language. The mountains have deposits of phosphorite, lead and zinc.
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