Mt. Elbrus, Europe high point benchmark paperweight
Mt. Elbrus, Europe high point benchmark paperweight
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- SKU: GSU_PW_ELB_EUR_HP
- 3 1/4 inch diameter Cast in fine pewter Felt backing With soft fleece pouch In clear-vinyl covered box PLACE NAME: Mount Elbrus ELEVATION: 18,510 ft. / 5642 meters COORDINATES: N43° 21' 18'' E42° 26' 21'' LOCATION: Caucasus, Russia, Europe Mount Elbrus crowns the Panorama of central Caucasus, Russia. The West Summit is the higher point of this twin-peaked, massive, glaciated volcanic dome. It is also the highest point in Europe and one of the Seven Summits. Geographically, the Caucasus marks the delineation between Eurpoe to the north and Asia (particularly Turkey and Iran) to the south. "Mingi-Tau", meaning "resembling a thousand mountains", is the local Balkar name.
- Type: Paperweight
- Subtype: Other Accessories
- Language: English
- Regions Covered: Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Europe
- Countries Covered: Russia
- Folded Size: N/A
- Unfolded Size: N/A
- Weight: 6 oz