Khokh Range


The Khokh Range (Georgian: ხოხის ქედი, Xoxis kedi; Ossetian: Авд хойы, Avd xojy) is a mountain range in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia. The mountain range runs north of the Greater Caucasus Range, which is pierced by the gorges of the Ardon and the Terek with Truso Pass (3150m above sea level) . The Kazbek volcano is located on the Khokh Range.

Khokh Range
View of Kazbek,Gergeti Trinity and village Gergeti below
Highest point
PeakKazbek
Elevation5,047 m (16,558 ft)
Geography
Countries Georgia and  Russia
Range coordinates42°42′N 44°22′E
Parent rangeCaucasus Mountains
Borders onGreater Caucasus

Etymology

The word "Khokh" means "mountain" in Ossetian language.[1]

Terek River in North Georgia.

References


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