Notable Peaks
Europe's highest mountain is usually listed as Mount Elbrus 5,642 m (18,510 ft), in the Caucasus Mountains, though in a few sources, Mont Blanc 4,810 m (15,780 ft), in the Alps is listed. The Caucasus Mountains are generally considered as in both Europe and Asia. In fact, the main Greater Caucasus range is the most common definition for the continental divide. For a detailed history of the Asia-Europe definition, see Boundaries between continents. While clearly not a scientific definition, most mountain climbers consider Mt. Elbrus to be the highest mountain in Europe.
The table below lists some of the highest peaks of the Caucasus. With the exception of Shkhara, the heights are taken from Soviet 1:50,000 mapping. There are higher and more prominent, but nameless, peaks than some of the peaks included below.
| Peak Name | Elevation (m) | Prominence (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbrus | 5,641 | 4,741 | Russia |
| Dykh-Tau | 5,205 | 2,002 | Russia |
| Shkhara | 5,201 | 1,365 | Georgia/Russia |
| Koshtan-Tau | 5,152 | 822 | Russia |
| Janga (Jangi-Tau) | 5,059 | 300 | Georgia/Russia |
| Kazbek | 5,047 | 2,353 | Georgia/Russia |
| Pushkin | 5,033 | 110 | Georgia/Russia |
| Katyn-Tau | 4,979 | 240 | Georgia/Russia |
| Gistola | 4,860 | Georgia | |
| Shota Rustaveli | 4,860 | c.50 | Georgia/Russia |
| Tetnuldi | 4,858 | 672 | Georgia |
| Ushba | 4,710 | 1,143 | Georgia |
| Ailama | 4,547 | 1,067 | Georgia |
| Tebulos | 4499 | Georgia/Russia | |
| Mount Bazardüzü | 4,466 | Azerbaijan | |
| Diklo | 4,285 | 843 | Georgia |
| Mount Shahdagh | 4,243 | Azerbaijan | |
| Aragats | 4,090 | 2,143 | Armenia |
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