Mount Gough
Mount Gough (Chinese: 歌賦山) is a peak on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It lies directly east of Victoria Peak and rises to a height of 479 metres (1,572 ft)[1] above Admiralty. It is named for Hugh Gough, 1st Viscount Gough,[2] Commander-in-Chief of British Forces in China and is the 18th highest prominence on Hong Kong Island.
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歌賦山 | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 479 m (1,572 ft) |
Coordinates | 22°16′07″N 114°09′32″E |
Naming | |
Native name | 歌賦山 (Chinese) |
Geography | |
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Location | Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong |
References
- Shelton, Barrie; Karakiewicz, Justyna; Kvan, Thomas (2013). The Making of Hong Kong: From Vertical to Volumetric. Routledge. ISBN 9781136857638.
- Ride, Lindsay; Ride, May; Mellor, Bernard (1995-11-01). An East India Company Cemetery: Protestant Burials in Macao. Hong Kong University Press. ISBN 9789622093843.
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