Altai Republic - Geography

Geography

See also: Geography of South-Central Siberia

The republic is situated in the very center of Asia at the junction of Siberian taiga, steppes of Kazakhstan and semi-deserts of Mongolia. Forests cover about 25% of the republic's territory.

  • Area: 92,600 km2 (35,800 sq mi)
  • Borders:
    • internal: Kemerovo Oblast (N), Republic of Khakassia (NE), Tuva Republic (E), and Altai Krai (W/NW).
    • international: Mongolia (Bayan-Ölgii Province) (SE), China (Altay Prefecture) (S), and Kazakhstan (East Kazakhstan Province) (S/SW)
  • Highest point: Mount Belukha (4,506 m)
  • Maximum N->S distance: 360 km
  • Maximum E->W distance: 380 km

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