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Tien Shan, mountain system: see Tian Shan Tian Shan or Tien Shan (both: tēĕn shän) [Chin. ..... Click the link for more information. . Tien ShanChinese Tian Shan or T'ien Shan (“Celestial Mountains”)Mountain chain, Central Asia. Lying mainly in Kyrgyzstan and northwestern China (Xinjiang autonomous region), its ranges and valleys stretch for about 1,500 mi (2,500 km) in an east-west direction. Its highest point is Victory Peak (Pik Pobeda) in Kyrgyzstan, which reaches 24,406 ft (7,439 m); the peak was discovered in 1943 by a Soviet expedition. Most of the area's population lives in the Fergana Valley of Uzbekistan. Tian Shan, Tien Shan a great mountain system of central Asia, in Kyrgyzstan and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of W China, extending for about 2500 km (1500 miles). Highest peak: Pobeda Peak, 7439 m (24 406 ft.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The snow leopard (Uncia uncia), which ranges through the Himalayas, Hindu Kush, Tien Shan and other Central Asian mountain ranges, has an estimated wild population of only 3,500 to 7,000 individuals. That explains why the Tibetan plateau, Tien Shan Mountains, and Altai Mountains could form so far north of the collision point. For example, the Tien Shan belt in central Asia is reportedly endowed with 400 million ounces of gold. |
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