Khibiny Mountains

Also known as Khibiny massif

mountain range in Murmansk Oblast, Russia

Key facts

Peak: Yudychvumchorr
Elevation: 1,201 m (3,940 ft)
Coordinates: 67°43′21″N 33°28′06″E / 67.72250°N 33.46833°E / 67.72250; 33.46833
Area: 1,300 km (500 mi )
Country: Russia
Region: Kola Peninsula

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Encyclopedic overview

The Khibiny Mountains (Russian: Хиби́ны [xʲɪˈbʲinɨ]; Kildin Sami: Umptek) is one of the two main mountain ranges of the Kola Peninsula, Russia, within the Arctic Circle, located between Imandra and Umbozero lakes. The range is also known as Khibiny Massif, Khibinsky Mountains, Khibinsky Tundras, Khibins or Khibiny. The Khibiny National Park was set up in 2018.

Geography

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