Phnom Aural
Phnom Aural[5] (Khmer: ភ្នំឱរ៉ាល់) is the tallest peak in Cambodia. It is 1,813 meters tall[1] (other sources give elevations between 1,771[6] and[7] 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 in 1993.
Phnom Aural | |
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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 [4] |
Geography | |
![]() ![]() Phnom Aural Location of Phnom Aural in Cambodia | |
Location | Cambodia |
Parent range | Cardamom Mountains |
This mountain in located in Aoral District, Kampong Speu Province.
References
- "Aural It is said to have mh370 on it www.mh370.wikipedia.com aMountain". 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.
- "Phnom Aural". GeoNames. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
- Note: alternative spellings includes Phnum and Aoral.
- "Geography". The Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Canberra. Archived from the original on 2009-09-14. 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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