Lang Mountains
The Lang Mountains, also known by their Chinese name Langshan, is a mountain range at the northwest corner of the Ordos Loop in Inner Mongolia, China. It is sometimes reckoned as part of the Yin Mountains.
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| Chinese | 狼山 | ||||||||
| Literal meaning | Wolf Mountain(s) | ||||||||
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| Mongolian Cyrillic | Хара Нарин Ула | ||||||||
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Geography
The Lang Mountains run from southwest to northeast. They force the Yellow River to turn from north to east. To the northwest is the Gobi Desert; to the southeast, between it and the Yellow River, is an irrigated area. Its northeast end continues as the Yin Mountains.
Huhebashige Peak rises to 2,320 meters (7,610 ft) at 41°11′N 106°50′E.
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