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What country is Mount Citlaltépetl in?
Mexico
Pico de Orizaba, also known as “Citlaltépetl” (from Nahuatl citlal(in) = star, and tepētl = mountain), is an inactive stratovolcano, the highest mountain in Mexico and the third highest in North America, after Denali of Alaska in the United States and Mount Logan of Canada.
What is Citlaltépetl?
/ (ˌsiːtlɑːlˈteɪpɛtəl) / noun. a volcano in SE Mexico, in central Veracruz state: the highest peak in the country. Height: 5636 m (18 492 ft), though this is disputed between different sourcesSpanish name: Pico de Orizaba (piko de oriˈsaba)
How tall is Mount Citlaltépetl?
5,636 m
Pico de Orizaba/Elevation
What altitude is Mexico City?
2,240 m
Mexico City/Elevation
How do you say Citlaltepetl?
Phonetic spelling of Citlaltépetl
- Cit-lal-te-petl.
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- Cit-lalte-petl. Richard Schulist.
What state in Mexico has the highest elevation?
Download coordinates as: KML
| Rank | Mountain peak | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pico de Orizaba (Citlaltépetl) | Puebla Veracruz |
Where is Mt Citlaltepetl located in Mexico?
Mount Citlaltépetl or Pico de Orizaba, is located on the border towards the eastern edge of the Eje Volcánico Transversal range of mountains. It is between the states of Puebla and Veracruz.
When was the last eruption of Mt Citlaltepetl?
Mount Citlaltépetl is known as the tallest mountain found in Mexico and it is also the third highest mountain in North America. Although it is presently dormant it is not extinct. The mount’s last eruptions occurred in the year 1687.
What can you see from the top of citlalpetl?
From the summit there is an excellent view of other mountains, such as, Iztaccihuatl, Popocatépetl (an active volcano,) la Malinche, and Cofre de Perote. The base shelter can be reached using 4×4´s to weave through a forest of coniferous trees.
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