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Physical map of Kyrgyzstan highlighting major mountain ranges such as the Tien Shan, peaks including Victory Peak and Lenin Peak, Lake Issyk-Kul, and surrounding countries: Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the south, and China to the east. An inset locator map shows Kyrgyzstan's position within Asia.
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Alay Range

mountains, Central Asia
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Physical map of Kyrgyzstan highlighting major mountain ranges such as the Tien Shan, peaks including Victory Peak and Lenin Peak, Lake Issyk-Kul, and surrounding countries: Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the south, and China to the east. An inset locator map shows Kyrgyzstan's position within Asia.
Physical features of Kyrgyzstan

The Alay Range is a mountain range located on the frontier between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. It is part of the larger Pamirs mountain system and stretches for about 150 miles (240 km). This range features snow-covered peaks and is situated between the Alai Valley to the north and valleys to the south. The highest point in the Alay Range is Lenin Peak, reaching 23,406 feet (7,134 meters). The vegetation consists of steppe and alpine pastures on the lower slopes. The Pamirs Highway crosses the Kyzyl-Art Pass within this range.1

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  3. Altai Mountains
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