Mount Dzhimara

Mount Dzhimara or Jimara (Ossetian: Джимарайы хохJimarayy khokh, 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
Highest point
Elevation4,780 m (15,680 ft)
Coordinates42°43′15″N 44°24′50″E
Geography
Mount Dzhimara
Location in North Ossetia–Alania, Russia (on border with Kazbegi, Georgia)
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.

See also

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