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| Khokh Range | |
|---|---|
 View of Kazbek,Gergeti Trinity and village Gergeti below | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Kazbek |
| Elevation | 5,047 m (16,558 ft) |
| Coordinates | 42°42′54.1″N 44°22′55.3″E / 42.715028°N 44.382028°E / 42.715028; 44.382028 |
| Geography | |
  Mtskheta-Mtianeti Kazbegi Municipality, Georgia and North Ossetia–Alania, RussiaShow map of Mtskheta-Mtianeti Khokh Range (Georgia)Show map of Georgia Khokh Range (Caucasus Mountains)Show map of Caucasus Mountains Khokh Range (North Ossetia–Alania)Show map of North Ossetia–Alania.jpg) Khokh Range (European Russia)Show map of European Russia
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| Countries |  Georgia and  Russia |
| Range coordinates | 42°42′54.1″N 44°22′55.3″E / 42.715028°N 44.382028°E / 42.715028; 44.382028 |
| Parent range | Lateral Range Caucasus Mountains |
| Borders on | Greater Caucasus |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Cirque / Valley / Hanging |
The Khokh Range (Georgian: ხოხის ქედი, Xoxis kedi; Ossetian: Хохы рагъ, Xoxy ragh) is a mountain range in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia. The mountain range runs north of the Greater Caucasus Range, which is pierced by the gorges of the Ardon and the Terek with Truso Pass (3150m above sea level) . The Kazbek volcano is located on the Khokh Range.
Etymology
The word "Khokh" means "mountain" in Ossetian language.
References
- Khokh Range Mountain Planet Pty Ltd.
- "Appendix:Ossetian Swadesh list - Wiktionary".
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