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Which mountain range contains Mongolia’s highest peaks?
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The Mongolian Altai Mountains contain the highest peaks in Mongolia. This range, located in the west and southwest of the country, is the longest and highest of Mongolia's three major mountain chains.1
It is the only mountain range in the country that features contemporary glaciation and includes Khüiten Peak, which stands at 14,350 feet (4,374 meters) and serves as the nation's highest point.1