Drakensberg
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Elevation | 3482 |
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Highest point | Thabana Ntlenyana |
Length | 1,000 km (620 mi) SW to NE |
Etymology | Dragon's mountain |
Did you know | The Drakensberg is also known as uKhahlamba (Barrier of Spears) by the Zulu. |
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ID | 809250 |
About Drakensberg
The Drakensberg is the name given to the eastern portion of the Great Escarpment, which encloses the central Southern African plateau. The Great Escarpment reaches its greatest elevation in this region – 2,000 to 3,482 metres. It is located in South Africa and Lesotho.