Carte topographique Iranian plateau

Nom : Carte topographique Iranian plateau, altitude, relief.

Lieu : Iranian plateau, دهستان دیهوک, بخش دیهوک, Tabas County, South Khorasan Province, Iran (32.99995 56.99995 33.00005 57.00005)

Altitude moyenne : 1’061 m

Altitude minimum : 883 m

Altitude maximum : 1’227 m

The Northwestern Iranian plateau, where the Pontic and Taurus Mountains converge, is rugged country with higher elevations, a more severe climate, and greater precipitation than are found on the Anatolian Plateau. The region is known as the Anti-Taurus, and the average elevation of its peaks exceeds 3,000 m. Mount Ararat, at 5,137 meters (16,854 ft) the highest point in Turkey, is located in the Anti-Taurus. Lake Van is situated in the mountains at an elevation of 1,546 meters (5,072 ft).