GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Tian Shan
The Tian Shan extend across Central Asia, including Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and China, with western branches in Uzbekistan. They lie north of the Tarim Basin and connect with varied highland ecosystems.
Fast Facts
- The Tarim Basin and Taklamakan lie to the south of the main eastern system.
- Snow and glaciers supply rivers flowing toward dry lowlands.
- Jengish Chokusu / Victory Peak is a major summit on the Kyrgyzstan–China border.
Connected lessons
- Tian ShanMap, explanation and practice
- Interior Asia: water that does not reach an oceanGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Lake BalkhashRelated places
- Pamir MountainsRelated places
- Taklamakan DesertRelated places
- Syr DaryaRelated places
- Bogda ShanRelated places
- Kunlun MountainsRelated places
- Altai MountainsRelated places