GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Altai Mountains
The Altai span the Russia–Kazakhstan–China–Mongolia region. They form a transition between Siberian forests, Central Asian steppe and dry interior basins.
Fast Facts
- Mount Belukha lies on the Russia–Kazakhstan border.
- The region supplies headwaters of the Ob–Irtysh system.
- The Golden Mountains of Altai World Heritage property covers selected Russian protected areas.
Connected lessons
- Altai MountainsMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Bogda ShanRelated places
- Ob RiverRelated places
- Tian ShanRelated places
- Gobi DesertRelated places
- West Siberian PlainRelated places