Southern Russia
North Caucasus
North Ossetia

Gora Zhigar

Gora Zhigar is a mountain in , and has an elevation of 1,029 metres. Gora Zhigar is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the area .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Epiphany Alan Monastery.

Monastery
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is situated 3 km northwest of Gora Zhigar.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Verkhniy Biragzang and Alagir.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 4 km north of Gora Zhigar.

Town
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is an industrial town and the administrative center of in the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, , located on the west bank of the Ardon River, 54 kilometers west of the republic's capital . is situated 8 km north of Gora Zhigar.

Gora Zhigar

Latitude
42.97303° or 42° 58′ 23″ north
Longitude
44.24241° or 44° 14′ 33″ east
Elevation
1,029 metres (3,376 feet)
Open location code
8HJ6X6FR+6X
Geo­Names ID
12090328
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In Other Languages

“Gora Zhigar” goes by many names.
  • Russian: “Гора Жигар”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Uiltsa and Urochishche Star- Biragzang.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Alagir Valley and Gora Zgyarishi.

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