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Kara-tau
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Proper noun
en Karatau.
en 1884 Ernest George Ravenstein; et al Élisée Reclus The Earth and Its Inhabitants Vol. VI, p. 187 The Kara-tau, or "Black Mountain," the last spur of the Tian-shan towards the north-west, seldom exceeds 6,500 feet in height, but is geographically of great importance, as forming the water-parting between the Sir and Chu basins. It also abounds most in coal, iron, copper, and argentiferous lead.