Jabal Ferwa ('Asir)
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| Jabal Ferwa | |
|---|---|
  Jabal Ferwa | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,002 m (9,849 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,202 m (3,944 ft) |
| Listing | Country High Point |
| Coordinates | 17°55′43″N 43°15′56″E / 17.928547°N 43.265528°E[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Saudi Arabia |
| Parent range | Hejaz Mountains |
Not to be confused with Jabal Ferwa near Tayma.
Jabal Ferwa is the highest point in Saudi Arabia, with an elevation of 3,002 metres (9,849 feet). It is located in the 'Asīr Province.[2]
History[edit]
Prior to October 2018, both Jabal Ferwa and Jabal Soudah were the two highpoint candidates of Saudi Arabia, with the latter widely believed to have been the country highpoint.[3]
However, an October 2018 climbing expedition, using survey grade Trimble Geo 7X GPS unit on both Jabal Ferwa and Jabal Sawda determined with 98% confidence that Jabal Ferwa is Saudi Arabia's highest point, being higher than Jabal Sawda by 2 to 4 metres.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Saudi Arabia – Jabal Ferwa". 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Jabal Ferwa - Peakbagger.com". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ a b "Saudi Arabia – Jabal Ferwa". Country Highpoints. 2018-10-04. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
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