Auas Mountains

Auas Mountains
Auasberge
Highest point
Elevation 2,479 m (8,133 ft)
Coordinates 22°39′02″S 17°10′49″E / 22.650511°S 17.180192°E / -22.650511; 17.180192Coordinates: 22°39′02″S 17°10′49″E / 22.650511°S 17.180192°E / -22.650511; 17.180192
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

  1. 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.
  2. 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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