Phnom Aural

Phnom Aural
Phnom Aural

Location of Phnom Aural in Cambodia

Elevation 1,813 m (5,948 ft)[1]
Prominence 1,744 m (5,722 ft)[2][3]
Listing Country high point
Ultra
Location
Location Cambodia
Range Cardamom Mountains
Coordinates 12°02′00″N 104°10′00″E / 12.0333°N 104.1667°ECoordinates: 12°02′00″N 104°10′00″E / 12.0333°N 104.1667°E[4]

Phnom Aural is the tallest peak in Cambodia. It is 1,813 meters tall[1] (other sources give elevations between 1,771[5] and[6] 1,667 meters[4]). It is in the eastern part of the Cardamom Mountains. To protect the biodiversity of the mountains, Phnom Aural Wildlife Sanctuary was established.

This mountain in located in Aoral District, Kampong Speu Province.

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Aural Mountain". Tourism of Cambodia. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
  2. Peaklist.org - Southest Asia Phnom Aural is listed here with a prominence of 1,741 m, based on an elevation of 1,810 m. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
  3. "Phom Aural" on Peakbagger.com Prominence value by Peakbagger of 1,744 m is based on an elevation of 1813. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "Phnom Aural". GeoNames. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
  5. "Geography". The Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Canberra. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
  6. "CAMBODIA'S NATIONAL PARKS AND MOUNTAINS". Adventure-Cambodia. Retrieved 2009-09-15.

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