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
Highest point
Elevation1,813 m (5,948 ft)[1]
Prominence1,744 m (5,722 ft)[2][3]
ListingCountry high point
Ultra
Coordinates12°02′00″N 104°10′00″E[4]
Geography
Phnom Aural
Location of Phnom Aural in Cambodia
LocationCambodia
Parent rangeCardamom Mountains

This mountain in located in Aoral District, Kampong Speu Province.

See also

References

  1. "Aural It is said to have mh370 on it www.mh370.wikipedia.com aMountain". Tourism of Cambodia. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
  2. 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.
  3. "Phom Aural" on Peakbagger.com Prominence value by Peakbagger of 1,744 m is based on an elevation of 1813. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
  4. "Phnom Aural". GeoNames. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
  5. Note: alternative spellings includes Phnum and Aoral.
  6. "Geography". The Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Canberra. Archived from the original on 2009-09-14. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
  7. "CAMBODIA'S NATIONAL PARKS AND MOUNTAINS". Adventure-Cambodia. Retrieved 2009-09-15.


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