Semizbughy

Semizbughy (Kazakh: Семізбұғы) is a mountain massif in Bukhar-Zhyrau District, Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan.

Semizbughy
Семізбұғы
Sentinel-2 image with Semizbughy mountain located to the south of Rudnichnoye lake
Highest point
Elevation	1,049 m (3,442 ft)[1]
Coordinates	50°11′48″N 74°51′40″E[1][2]
Dimensions
Length	7 km (4.3 mi) NW / SE
Width	4 km (2.5 mi) NE / SW
Geography
Semizbughy Location in Kazakhstan
Country	Kazakhstan
Region	Karaganda Region
Parent range	Kazakh Uplands
Geology
Rock age	Devonian
Climbing
Easiest route	From Semizhbughy village

Semizbughy is the highest point in the district. Semizhbugy mining village is located on the western side, at the foot of the mountain.^[1][2]

Geography

Semizbughy is a small massif, part of the Kazakh Uplands. Its maximum length is 7 kilometres (4 mi) and its width 4 kilometres (2 mi). It has a gentle and smooth relief and rises above the southern shore of lake Rudnichnoye, to the north of the northwestern slopes of the Ayr Mountains. The highest summit of the range has an elevation of 1,049 metres (3,442 ft). River Ashchysu has its sources in the southern slopes of the range.^[3][1][2]

Flora

The slopes of mount Semizbughy are covered with low vegetation, including sedges, alpine oatgrass and fescue.^[3]

See also

• Geography of Kazakhstan