Kokshetau Mountains
Kokshetau Mountains (Kazakh: Көкшетау тауы) or Kokshetau Massif is a mountain massif in the Akmola Region, Kazakhstan.
| Kokshetau Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Көкшетау тауы | |
Landscape of the massif | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mount Kokshe |
| Elevation | 970 m (3,180 ft) |
| Coordinates | 53°04′48″N 70°11′18″E |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 20 km (12 mi) N / S |
| Width | 5 km (3.1 mi) E / W |
| Geography | |
Kokshetau Mountains Location in Kazakhstan | |
| Location | Kazakhstan |
| Range coordinates | 53°00′N 70°21′E |
| Parent range | Kazakh Uplands |
| Geology | |
| Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
| Age of rock | Devonian and Silurian |
| Type of rock | Granite |
Shchuchinsk city and Burabay spa town are located in the massif. The mountains are part of the Burabay National Park, a protected area.
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