Phnom Aural
| Phnom Aural | |
|---|---|
  Phnom Aural Location of Phnom Aural in Cambodia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,813 m (5,948 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,744 m (5,722 ft) [2][3] |
| Listing |
Country high point Ultra |
| 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] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Cambodia |
| Parent range | Cardamom Mountains |
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 2 "Aural Mountain". Tourism of Cambodia. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ Peaklist.org - Southeast 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.
- ↑ "Phom Aural" on Peakbagger.com Prominence value by Peakbagger of 1,744 m is based on an elevation of 1813. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- 1 2 "Phnom Aural". GeoNames. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ "Geography". The Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Canberra. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- ↑ "CAMBODIA'S NATIONAL PARKS AND MOUNTAINS". Adventure-Cambodia. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
External links
- "Cardamom Mountains rain forests". Terrestrial Ecoregions. World Wildlife Fund. by World Wide Fund for Nature(WWF)
- Protected areas in Cambodia
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