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Analyzing Mountainous Terrain, Regional Extents, and Natural Landscape Features
Detailed Geographic Profile and Boundary Mapping of Katon-Karagay National Park
Review the comprehensive geographic framework of Katon-Karagay National Park located within the East Kazakhstan Region. This profile details the 6435 square kilometer protected area, mapping its expansive mountain terrain, diverse habitat zones, and specific peak clusters throughout the region.
Kazakhstan's largest protected area spanning the Southern Altai Mountains at the crossroads of four nations
Katon-Karagay National Park
Katon-Karagay National Park is the largest national park in Kazakhstan, occupying a spectacular stretch of the Southern Altai Mountains on the country's eastern edge. The park sits at a remarkable geographic crossroads where the borders of Kazakhstan, Russia, China, and Mongolia converge, creating a mountainous landscape of exceptional ecological diversity. Established in 2001, this protected area encompasses over 643,000 hectares of glaciated peaks, alpine meadows, and forested valleys that represent some of the most pristine terrain in Central Asia. The park protects the western slopes of the Altai range, including portions of the Katun Range that hold Belukha Mountain, the highest summit in the South Siberian Mountains at 4,506 meters. This location at the biogeographic divide between Siberian coniferous forests and the cold deserts of Central Asia has produced an extraordinary mosaic of habitats and species.
- Location
- Kazakhstan
- Park type
- National park
- Established
- 2001
- Area
- 6,435 km²
Location overview
Administrative boundaries and regional placement in East Kazakhstan
Geographic Location of Katon-Karagay National Park in Kazakhstan
Katon-Karagay National Park is situated entirely within the East Kazakhstan Region of Kazakhstan. Regional records outline the administrative positioning and single country status of the protected area.
- Countries
- Kazakhstan
- Regions
- East Kazakhstan Region
- Primary location
- East Kazakhstan Region
- Geographic setting
- Inland
Boundary and coordinates
Mapping over 6,435 square kilometers of protected regional terrain
Katon-Karagay National Park Geographic Boundary Map Explorer
Interactive boundary mapping outlines the precise spatial footprint of the reserve. Geographic profiles detail the total area of 6435 square kilometers alongside calculated coordinate centers and regional spans.
- Boundary area
- 6,709.7 km²
- Boundary perimeter
- 1,131.2 km
- Northernmost point
- 49.8127° N
- Southernmost point
- 48.9042° N
- Easternmost point
- 87.3156° E
- Westernmost point
- 84.9154° E
- Geographic centre
- 49.3237° N, 86.2262° E
- North–south span
- 101 km
- East–west span
- 174.4 km
Terrain and natural features
Mountain classification and recorded natural features across protected geography
Katon-Karagay National Park Terrain And Named Natural Features
Mountain terrain classifications govern the protected landscape alongside recorded named natural features located within the park boundary. Linked feature cards supply verified names, structural types, and spatial relationships for each entry.
Selected named natural features
Rivers
Фомина
Ridges
Қынжал жотасы
Rivers
Курту
Peaks
Теснинский Белок
2,574 m
Peaks
Көкқошқар
Environmental setting
Temperate mountain relief, forest cover, and seasonal habitat categories
Katon-Karagay National Park Environmental Classifications and Terrain Settings
Recorded landscape features and habitat types provide complementary perspectives on the physical setting of Katon-Karagay National Park. Stored classifications link directly to related environmental records and regional atlas destinations.
- Relief
- Mountain
- Climate
- Temperate
- Water
- Minor water
- Forest cover
- Partial forest
- Seasonality
- Seasonal
Landscape features
Mountains · Glacier · Rivers · Waterfalls · Forest · Valleys
Habitat types
Temperate broadleaf forest · Temperate coniferous forest · Boreal forest · Alpine meadow · Grassland · Steppe · Riverine habitat
Park atlas
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- Established
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- IUCN
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- Area
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- IUCN
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- Relief
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Explore the mapped boundaries and ecosystem of this national park.
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- Area
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- IUCN
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- Relief
- Mountain
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Mapping the mountainous wilderness of southern Siberia
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- Area
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- Established
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- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain
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Continue Exploring Katon-Karagay National Park's Geographic and Protected Landscape Context
Delve deeper into the specific atlas-driven details of Katon-Karagay National Park. Understanding its protected boundaries, distinct mountain terrain, and placement within East Kazakhstan Region offers crucial insights for geographic exploration. Discover the mapped context that defines this significant protected area and its relation to the broader Central Asian landscape, providing a structured approach to understanding natural park territories.
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