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Altay

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Altay: see Altai Altai or Altay , geologically complex mountain system of central Asia; largely in the Altai Republic, Russia, and in Kazakhstan, but extending into W Mongolia (where it is called the Mongolian, or Gobi, Altai), and into N China.
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, mountain system, Asia.

Altai Mountains

 Russian Altay Chinese Altay Shan Mongol Altayn Nuruu

Mountain system, Central Asia. The range extends about 1,200 mi (2,000 km) in a southeast-northwest direction from the Gobi Desert to the West Siberian Plain, through parts of China, Mongolia, Russia, and Kazakhstan. The highest point is the Russian peak Belukha, 14,783 ft (4,506 m) in elevation. The mountains are the source of the Irtysh and Ob rivers and are notable for their mining and hydroelectrical potential.



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Fahey calls time on Altay ALTAY, winner of the 2003 Swinton Hurdle at Haydock, has been retired through injury.
Altay to have his say in Greatwood ALTAY, the apple of Richard Fahey's eye, makes his eagely-awaited reapperance at Cheltenham tomorrow, in the hope of proving a point to his admiring trainer.
Byline: Argus ALTAY, who enjoyed his 15 minutes of fame earlier this year,can take centre stage once again with victory in the Tote Trifecta Hurdle at Wetherby.
 
 
 
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