Pik Tofalariya (Russian: Пик Тофалария) is a peak in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia. Although some sources claim it is the highest point of the federal subject,[3] in topographic charts it is marked as a 2,892 metres (9,488 ft) high peak. Thus 2,988 metres (9,803 ft) high Pik Martena in the Kodar Range is the highest point of Irkutsk Oblast.[4]

Pik Tofalariya
Пик Тофалария
Pik Tofalariya is located in Irkutsk Oblast
Pik Tofalariya
Pik Tofalariya
Location in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
Pik Tofalariya is located in Russia
Pik Tofalariya
Pik Tofalariya
Pik Tofalariya (Russia)
Highest point
Elevation2,892 m (9,488 ft)[1]
Coordinates53°38′27″N 97°14′15″E / 53.64083°N 97.23750°E / 53.64083; 97.23750[2]
Geography
LocationIrkutsk Oblast,
Russia
Parent rangeEastern Sayan
Sayan Mountains

This mountain is named after the Tofalar people.[3][5]

Description

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Pik Tofalariya is located in the Eastern Sayan, Sayan Mountains, South Siberian System.[3] It rises above the Tofalariya territory, in the southwestern part of Nizhneudinsky District, near the Tuva border. The Uda river flows to the north of the northern slopes.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Топографска карта N-47, G; M 1:1 000 000 - Topographic USSR Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  2. ^ Google Earth
  3. ^ a b c Pik Tofalariya - Peak Visor
  4. ^ У самой высокой горы Иркутской области появилось название - пик Мартена
  5. ^ Природа Байкала - Тофалария
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