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Gangapurna
Mountain in Nepal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gangapurna (Nepali: गंगापूर्ण) is a mountain in Gandaki Province, Nepal. It is part of the Annapurna mountain range in north-central Nepal at an elevation of 7,455 metres (24,459 ft) and with the prominence of 563 metres (1,847 ft). It was first ascended in 1965 by a German expedition via its south face and east ridge. Gangapurna is entirely located in the Annapurna Conservation Area.
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Gangapurna | |
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![]() Gangapurna in 2011, seen from the northeast | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 7,455 m (24,459 ft) |
Coordinates | 28°36′18″N 83°57′48″E |
Naming | |
Native name | गंगापूर्ण (Nepali) |
Geography | |
Country | Nepal |
Province | Gandaki Province |
District | Kaski and Manang |
Parent range | Annapurna |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 6 May 1965 |
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