Valchan Peak facts for kids
Valchan Peak (which is called Valchanov vrah in Bulgarian, Bulgarian: Вълчанов връх, romanized: Valchanov vrah) is a sharp, rocky mountain in Antarctica. It stands tall at 2,700 meters (about 8,858 feet) high. This peak is part of the Ellsworth Mountains, a big mountain range. It sits on a ridge that stretches for 15 kilometers (about 9 miles). This ridge connects to Mount Bentley and Mount Hubley.
What is Valchan Peak?
Valchan Peak is a very tall and rocky mountain. It is located in the Ellsworth Mountains in Antarctica. The peak reaches an impressive height of 2,700 meters. It is found on a side ridge. This ridge extends for 15 kilometers. It connects from Mount Bentley to Mount Hubley.
Who was Valchan Voyvoda?
This special peak is named after a famous Bulgarian leader. His name was Valchan Voyvoda. He was also known as Valchan Pandurski. He lived a long time ago, from 1775 to 1863. He was a brave rebel leader in Bulgaria.
Where is Valchan Peak Located?
Valchan Peak is found at coordinates 78°08′33.3″S 86°25′14″W / 78.142583°S 86.42056°W. It is located in a specific part of the Ellsworth Mountains.
Here are some distances to other nearby places:
- It is 6.17 kilometers (about 3.8 miles) east-southeast of Mount Hubley.
- It is 5.73 kilometers (about 3.5 miles) south-southwest of Strahil Peak.
- It is 5.1 kilometers (about 3.1 miles) southwest of Mount Hale.
- It is 5.6 kilometers (about 3.4 miles) west by north of Mount Bentley.
The United States mapped this area in 1961 and again in 1988.
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