Sunkar (Kazakh: Сұңқар) is a mountain in Moiynkum District, Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan.

Sunkar
Сұңқар
Sentinel-2 image centered on the Khantau Massif
Highest point
Elevation1,052 m (3,451 ft)[1]
Coordinates44°13′01″N 73°59′34″E / 44.21694°N 73.99278°E / 44.21694; 73.99278[1][2]
Geography
Sunkar is located in Kazakhstan
Sunkar
Sunkar
Location in Kazakhstan
CountryKazakhstan
RegionJambyl Region
Parent rangeKhantau;
Aitau
Geology
Age of rockDevonian, Silurian
Mountain typeGranite
Climbing
Easiest routeFrom Khantau

Geography

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Sunkar rises in the northern flank of the Khantau massif, the northern section of the Aitau, part of the Chu-Ili Range. With an elevation 1,052 metres (3,451 ft), it is the highest summit of the range.[3][1][2]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "L-43 Chart (in Russian)". Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b Google Earth
  3. ^ Kazakhstan National Encyclopedia / Ch. ed. B.O. Jakyp. — Almaty: « Kazakh encyclopedia» ZhSS, 2011. ISBN 9965-893-64-0(T.Z.),ISBN 9965-893-19-5
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