Katyn-Tau (Georgian: კათინთაუ; Russian: Катын-Тау) is a summit in the central part of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range (Bezengi Wall).[1] It lies on the border of Svaneti (Mestia Municipality, Georgia) and Kabardino-Balkaria (Russia). The elevation of the mountain is 4979 m (16,335 ft) above sea level.[2] The mountain is made up of paleozoic granites. The slopes of summit are covered nival landscape.[1]
Katyn-Tau | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,979 m (16,335 ft) |
Coordinates | 43°01′47″N 43°02′11″E |
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![]() ![]() Katyn-Tau Georgia / Russia | |
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Parent range | Main Caucasian Range Caucasus Mountains |
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