Chaillu Mountains

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The Chaillu Mountains is a mountain range, which had been discovered by Paul du Chaillu in the 19th century.

It is located around the south border between Gabon and the Republic of Congo. It is a block of sediment rocks; highest peaks are Iboundji (980m) and Mimongo (860 m).

It is home to the rises of several rivers including the Louetsie, Ogoulou, Ikoy, Lolo, Lekoko, Lebombi, and Offoue.

[edit] References

  • Gardinier David. 1994. Historical Dictionary of Gabon 2nd Edition. USA: The Scarercrow Press, Inc