Auas Mountains
| Auas Mountains | |
|---|---|
| Auasberge | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,479 m (8,133 ft) |
| Coordinates | 22°39′02″S 17°10′49″E / 22.650511°S 17.180192°ECoordinates: 22°39′02″S 17°10′49″E / 22.650511°S 17.180192°E |
| Geography | |
  Auas Mountains Location in Namibia | |
| Location | Namibia |
The Auas Mountains is the highest mountain range in Namibia. Located near Windhoek, the range is 56 kilometers long, and is rich in flora and fauna. Moltkeblick (2,479 m) is the highest peak in the range, and the second highest in the country.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Tonchi, Victor L., William A. Lindeke, and John J. Grotpeter, "Auas Mountains" Historical Dictionary of Namibia. 2nd edition. (2012) Toronto: The Scarecrow Press, Inc, p. 32.
- ↑ Grünert, Nicole (2000). Namibia - fascination of Geology: A Travel Handbook (3rd ed.). Klaus Hess Publishers. p. 31. ISBN 978-3-933117-13-7.
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