Khibiny Mountains
The Khibiny Mountains (Russian: Хиби́ны [xʲɪˈbʲinɨ]; Kildin Sami: Umptek) is one of the two main mountain ranges of the Kola Peninsula, Russia, within the Arctic Circle, located between Imandra and Umbozero lakes. The range is also known as Khibiny Massif, Khibinsky Mountains, Khibinsky Tundras, Khibins or Khibiny. The Khibiny National Park was set up in 2018.
| Khibiny Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Хиби́ны / Umptek | |
Khibins in winter | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Yudychvumchorr |
| Elevation | 1,201 m (3,940 ft) |
| Coordinates | 67°43′21″N 33°28′06″E |
| Dimensions | |
| Area | 1,300 km2 (500 sq mi) |
| Geography | |
Khibiny Mountains Location in Murmansk Oblast, Russia | |
| Country | Russia |
| Region | Kola Peninsula |
| Range coordinates | 67°44.1′N 33°43.6′E |
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