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Mountain range in Buryatia, Russia.
Barguzin Range
Russian: Баргузинский хребет
Highest point
PeakBaikal Peak
Elevation2,840 m (9,320 ft)
Geography
Barguzin Range is located in Republic of BuryatiaBarguzin RangeBarguzin RangeLocation in Buryatia, Russia
CountryRussia
Federal subjectBuryatia
Range coordinates54°42′N 110°24′E / 54.700°N 110.400°E / 54.700; 110.400
Parent rangeSouth Siberian System
Geology
Rock ageUpper Proterozoic
Rock type(s)Granite, shale
Climbing
Easiest routeFrom Ulan-Ude

Barguzin Range (Russian: Баргузинский хребет) is a range in Buryatia, Russia along the northeastern shore of Baikal.

Its length is 280 km, height up to 2,840 m. It is mostly covered by larch taiga. The range bounds the Barguzin Valley on the northwest. A part of the Barguzin Nature Reserve is located on the western slopes of the range.

See also

References

  1. Kozhov, M. (2013-11-11). Lake Baikal and Its Life. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 9. ISBN 9789401573887.
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