Mount Dzhimara or Jimara (Ossetian: Джимарайы хохJimarayy khokh, Russian: Джимара, Georgian: ჯიმარა) is the second highest point of North Ossetia–Alania, a Russian republic, with an altitude of 4,780 meters (15,680 ft). It is located on the border between Russia and Georgia.

Mount Dzhimara
Sunrise on Mount Dzhimara
Highest point
Elevation4,780 m (15,680 ft)[1]
Coordinates42°43′15″N 44°24′50″E / 42.72083°N 44.41389°E / 42.72083; 44.41389
Naming
Native nameJimari-Khokh (Ossetian)
Geography
Mount Dzhimara is located in Mtskheta-Mtianeti
Mount Dzhimara
Mount Dzhimara
Location in North Ossetia–Alania, Russia (on border with Kazbegi, Georgia)
Mount Dzhimara is located in North Ossetia–Alania
Mount Dzhimara
Mount Dzhimara
Mount Dzhimara (North Ossetia–Alania)
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LocationNorth Ossetia–Alania, Russia
/ Kazbegi District, Georgia
Countries Georgia and  Russia
Parent rangeKhokh Range (part of Caucasus)

The mountain is located on the Khokh Range, 9 km (5.5 mi) to the west of Mount Kazbek.

Adai Khokh from Rion valley. Douglas Freshfield (1845-1934) Travels in the central Caucasus and Bashan: including visits to Ararat and Tabreez and ascents of Kazbek and Elbruz

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References

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  1. ^ "Peakbagger.com". Archived from the original on 2013-09-23. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
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