Auas Mountains Explained

Auas Mountains
Other Name:Auasberge
Map:Namibia
Map Relief:Namibia
Location:Namibia
Coordinates:-22.6505°N 17.1802°W
Elevation M:2479

The Auas Mountains (Auasberge in German) is the highest mountain range in Namibia. Located near Windhoek, the range is 56 kilometers long, and is rich in flora and fauna. Moltkeblick 2479m (8,133feet) is the highest peak in the range, and the second highest in the country.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Tonchi, Victor L., William A. Lindeke, and John J. Grotpeter, "Auas Mountains" Historical Dictionary of Namibia. 2nd edition. (2012) Toronto: The Scarecrow Press, Inc, p. 32.
  2. Book: Grünert, Nicole . Namibia - fascination of Geology: A Travel Handbook . 2000 . 3rd . Klaus Hess Publishers . 978-3-933117-13-7 . 31 .