Mount Shani

Mt. Shani (Georgian: შანი; Gora Shan in Russian) is a mountain in the Caucasus. It has an elevation of 4,451 metres (14,603 ft) and is on the international border between Georgia and Ingushetia, Russia. The mountain rises immediately to the east of Stepantsminda, Georgia.

Gergeti Trinity Church in the foreground with the base of Mount Shani in the background.
Mount Shani
Gora Shan
Mt. Shani (the leftmost peak in the photo) as seen from the outskirts of Stepantsminda
Highest point
Elevation4,451 m (14,603 ft)[1]
Prominence1,775 m (5,823 ft)[2]
ListingUltra
Coordinates42°40′33″N 44°45′27″E[2]
Geography
Mount Shani
Location in Georgia (on the border with Russia)
Mount Shani
Mount Shani (Republic of Ingushetia)
LocationGeorgiaRussia border
Country Georgia and  Ingushetia
Parent rangeCaucasus

See also

  • List of European ultra prominent peaks

References

  1. "Shan, Georgia/Russia" Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
  2. "European Russia and the Caucasian States - Ultra Prominence Page" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
  • "Shan, Georgia/Russia". Peakbagger.com.


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