Yablonoi Mountains
| Yablonoi Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Хэнтий Нуруу / Khentii Nuruu | |
Topographical map of Southern Siberia and Mongolia with the Yablonoi/Khentii Mountains on the right side. | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Kontalaksky Golets |
| Elevation | 2,519 m (8,264 ft) |
| Coordinates | 53°54′47″N 115°41′35″E / 53.91306°N 115.69306°E |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 650 km (400 mi) NE/SW |
| Width | 70 km (43 mi) NW/SE |
| Geography | |
Yablonoi Mountains Location in Transbaikalia, Russia | |
| Country | Russia Mongolia |
| Federal subject | Transbaikal Krai, Khentii Province |
| Range coordinates | 52°03′N 113°35′E / 52.050°N 113.583°E |
| Parent range | South Siberian System |
| Borders on | Mongolia |
| Geology | |
| Rock ages | |
| Rock type(s) | Granites, crystalline slates, and sandstones |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | From Chita |
The Yablonoi Mountains (also known as the Yablonovy Range; Russian: Яблоновый хребет; Buryat: Яабланай шэлэ нуруу; Mongolian: Хэнтий нуруу, Khentii Mountains) form a continuous mountain range spanning Transbaikal (Zabaykalsky Krai), Siberia, Russia, and the Khentii Province of Mongolia. This integrated system serves as the primary watershed between the Arctic and Pacific Oceans. While the range is sparsely inhabited, it is notably rich in natural resources, particularly tin, with most settlements engaged in the mining industry.
Several major cities and strategic settlements are situated along this mountain system:
In Mongolia: The capital city, Ulaanbaatar, lies at the southwestern edge of the range near the Bogd Khan Mountain. Along the southern foothills is Chinggis City , while the western branches of the system house the industrial and transit hubs of Züünkharaa and Sükhbaatar.
In Russia: The city of Chita is the primary urban center, situated between the Yablonoi Mountains to the west and the Chersky Range to the east. The historical border town of Kyakhta is located on the northwestern slopes, and the industrial city of Petrovsk-Zabaykalsky lies within the range's mountain valleys.
The Trans-Siberian Railroad passes the mountains at Chita and runs parallel to the range before going through a tunnel to bypass the heights.