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ridge, Altai mountains, Asia
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The Katun is a mountain range within the larger Altai Mountains system in Central Asia. The Altai Mountains stretch across Russia, Mongolia, China, and Kazakhstan. The name "Altai" comes from a Turkic-Mongolian word meaning "golden".1

The Katun range, along with the North and South Chu ranges, are among the highest in the Altai Mountains, with elevations exceeding 13,000 feet (4,000 meters). These mountains were formed by significant geological upheavals and have been shaped by glaciers and erosion over millions of years. The region experiences a harsh continental climate with very cold winters and warm summers. The Katun River, a tributary of the Ob River, flows through this area.1

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  1. Altai Mountains
  2. Altun Mountains
  3. Kyrgyz Ala Range
  4. Altay
  5. Arkatag Mountains

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