Ismoil Somoni Peak

#4 among destinations in Tajikistan

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Ismoil Somoni Peak is the highest mountain in Tajikistan. Because it was within the territory of the former Russian Empire and the former Soviet Union, it was the highest mountain in the Russian Empire and Soviet Union before Tajikistan became independent. The mountain is named after Ismail Samani, a ruler of the Samanid dynasty. It is located in the Pamir Range. ()

Local name: Қуллаи Исмоили Сомонӣ First ascent: 1933Elevation: 24590 ftProminence: 11161 ftCoordinates: 38°56'37"N, 72°1'6"E

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Districts of Republican SubordinationTajikistan

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