Izhora Plateau

The Izhora Plateau (Russian: Ижорская возвышенность) is an elevated landform on Ordovician limestone bedrock in the southwestern part of Leningrad Oblast, between the Gulf of Finland in the north and the Luga River in the south.

Elevation176 m (577 ft)

Area24.7 km² (9.5 mi²)

Country

Russia

Federal subject

Leningrad Oblast

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Izhora Plateau
Russian: Ижорская возвышенность
Highest point - Voronya mountain [ru]
Highest point
Elevation	176 m (577 ft)
Dimensions
Area	24.7 km2 (9.5 mi2)
Geography
Izhora Plateau Location within Leningrad Oblast Show map of Leningrad Oblast Izhora Plateau Location within European Russia Show map of European Russia
Country	Russia
Federal subject	Leningrad Oblast
Range coordinates	59°30′00″N 29°35′00″E

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Its northern edge is formed by the erosional cliff known as the Baltic-Ladoga Klint. It is formed by pre-Quaternary rocks.^[1] The highest part of the plateau is the Orekhovaya hill of Duderhof Heights at 176 m, situated in its extreme northeastern part. The plateau is mostly covered by agricultural lands.