Moldo Too

Moldo Too
Молдо тоосу
Moldo Too Mountains in the background rise above Naryn
Highest point
Elevation 4,185 m (13,730 ft)
Dimensions
Length 110 km (68 mi) E-W
Width 26 km (16 mi) N-S
Naming
Etymology in Kyrgyz "Молдо" meaning round, and "Тоо" - mountains
Geography
Country Kyrgyzstan
State/Province Naryn Province
Range coordinates 41°35′N 74°40′E / 41.583°N 74.667°E / 41.583; 74.667Coordinates: 41°35′N 74°40′E / 41.583°N 74.667°E / 41.583; 74.667
Geology
Type of rock

Composed of sedimentary rocks

of Middle Paleozoic

The Moldo Too is a range in the Internal Tien Shan, Kyrgyzstan. It is mainly composed of limestones. The highest peak of the range is 4185 m.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Иссык-Куль.Нарын:Энциклопедия [Encyclopedia of Issyk-Kul and Naryn] (in Russian). Frunze: Chief Editorial Board of Kyrgyz Soviet Encyclopedia. 1991. p. 512. ISBN 5-89750-009-6.


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