Taurus Mountains


Taurus Mountains

A range of southern Turkey extending about 580 km (360 mi) parallel to the Mediterranean coast. It rises to 3,756 m (12,323 ft) and has important mineral deposits.

Taurus Mountains

pl n (Placename) a mountain range in S Turkey, parallel to the Mediterranean coast: crossed by the Cilician Gates; continued in the northeast by the Anti-Taurus range. Highest peak: Kaldi Dağ, 3734 m (12 251 ft)