Sudirman Range

The Sudirman Range or Dugunduguoo or Nassau Range is a mountain range in Papua province, Indonesia. It is named after the first armed forces commander-in-chief and Indonesian national hero Sudirman. It comprises a western portion of the Maoke Mountains. The highest peak in Oceania and Australasia, Puncak Jaya (4,884 m), is located here, as well as the large Grasberg copper and gold mine, operated by the Freeport company based out of the United States. Other peaks of the Sudirman Range are:

Puncak Jaya in the center of the Sudirman Range
Barisan Sudirman
Dugunduguoo
Grasberg mine located in the middle of Sudirman Range
Highest point
PeakPuncak Jaya, Indonesia
Elevation4,884 m (16,024 ft)
Listing
Coordinates4°4′44″S 137°9′30″E
Dimensions
Length320 km (200 mi)
Geography
Puncak Jaya and its surroundings
CountriesIndonesia

See also


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