Badzhalsky Mountains

mountains, Russia

Also known as: Badzhalsky Range

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The Badzhalsky Mountains are a mountain range located in southeastern Siberia, Russia. They rise to an elevation of 8,661 feet (2,640 meters) and are situated west of the Amur River. These mountains are part of a larger complex of high mountain systems that form a barrier along Russia's southern and eastern borders. The region is characterized by varied geologic origins and includes other significant ranges like the Sikhote-Alin. The Badzhalsky Mountains are a notable feature within Russia's diverse topography, which includes vast plains and extensive mountain systems.1

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The mountains of the south and east
…most prominent mountains are the Badzhalsky Mountains, which rise to 8,661 feet (2,640 metres), to the west of the lower Amur, and the Sikhote-Alin, which reach 6,814 feet (2,077 metres), between the Amur-Ussuri lowlands and the Pacific.
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…most prominent mountains are the Badzhalsky Mountains, which rise to 8,661 feet (2,640 metres), to the west of the lower Amur, and the Sikhote-Alin, which reach 6,814 feet (2,077 metres), between the Amur-Ussuri lowlands and the Pacific.
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