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Jengish Chokusu, also widely known as Pobeda Peak or Victory Peak, is a 7,439-meter mountain located on the border between Kyrgyzstan and China. It is the highest peak in the Tian Shan mountain range and is notable for being the most northern 7,000-meter peak in the world. The mountain is infamous among high-altitude mountaineers for its dangerous combination of extreme height, unpredictable weather, and massive, heavily glaciated ridges. It was first successfully summited in 1956 by a Soviet expedition led by the renowned mountaineer Vitaly Abalakov.
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Jengish Chokusu ranks #65 of 187 in the Mountain ranking, behind Mount Shasta, ahead of Mount Foraker.
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What is the highest peak in the Tian Shan mountain range?
The highest peak in the Tian Shan mountain range is Jengish Chokusu, which is also widely known as Pobeda Peak or Victory Peak. It stands at an elevation of 7,439 meters on the border between Kyrgyzstan and China.
How tall is Jengish Chokusu (Pobeda Peak)?
Jengish Chokusu towers to an elevation of 7,439 meters, making it a formidable challenge for mountaineers. This massive peak is located directly on the international border shared by Kyrgyzstan and China.
Where is Jengish Chokusu located?
Jengish Chokusu, also referred to as Victory Peak, is located on the border between Kyrgyzstan and China. It holds the geographical distinction of being the highest peak in the entire Tian Shan mountain range.
What is a unique geographical distinction of Jengish Chokusu?
Beyond being the highest peak in the Tian Shan range at 7,439 meters, Jengish Chokusu is notable for being the most northern 7,000-meter peak in the world. This makes it a unique landmark for climbers and geographers alike.
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