At  above sea level, it is the highest peak in both Dagestan and Azerbaijan, and is located in the Qusar region. The southernmost point of Dagestan (and therefore Russia) is located about seven kilometers southwest of the peak.
The mountain's elevation above sea level makes it the highest peak in both Dagestan and Azerbaijan, situated within the Qusar area. The southernmost point of Dagestan (and consequently Russia) is located relatively close by, about seven kilometers southwest of the peak.