| Kuh-e Chuk Shakh | |
|---|---|
  Kuh-e Chuk Shakh Location in Afghanistan | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,467 m (17,936 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 2,444 m (8,018 ft) [1] |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 36°46′42″N71°27′06″E / 36.77833°N 71.45167°E [1] |
| Naming | |
| Native name | کوه چوک شاخ (Pashto) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Afghanistan |
| Province | Badakhshan |
| Parent range | Hindu Kush |
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