Adelbert Range is a mountain range in Madang Province, north-central Papua New Guinea. The highest point of the mountains is at 1,716 metres (5,630 ft).[1]
Adelbert Range | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Unnamed high point |
Elevation | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) |
Coordinates | 4°42′S 145°14′E / 4.700°S 145.233°E[1] |
Geography | |
Country | Papua New Guinea |
Province | Madang |
Range coordinates | 4°43′00″S 145°15′00″E / 4.7166667°S 145.25°E |
The Northern Adelbert languages and Southern Adelbert languages are spoken in the region.
Fauna and flora
editAs with other mountain ranges in Papua New Guinea, it is cloaked in rainforest, and is home to many rare species of fauna and flora and is highly biodiverse. Adelbert Range is home to many species of birds, including bird-of-paradise and the endemic Fire-maned Bowerbird.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Adelbert Range High Point, Papua New Guinea". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 11 August 2006.
- ^ "Nature Conservancy". Archived from the original on 13 August 2006. Retrieved 11 August 2006.