Yenisey Range | |
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Енисейский кряж | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Yenashimsky Polkan |
Elevation | 1,104 m (3,622 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 59°30′N 93°15′E / 59.500°N 93.250°E[2] |
Dimensions | |
Length | 720 km (450 mi) NNW/SSE |
Width | 200 km (120 mi) ENE/WSW |
Geography | |
Location in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia | |
Location | Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia |
Parent range | Central Siberian Plateau |
Geology | |
Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
Rock type(s) | Gneiss, schist, limestone |
The Yenisey Range (Russian: Енисейский кряж) is a range of mountains in Siberia. Administratively the range is part of the Krasnoyarsk Krai of the Russian Federation. The nearest town is Severo-Yeniseysk.[2]
The mountains have granite intrusions that are associated with gold deposits, as well as iron ore, bauxite, magnesite and talc.[3]