Mount Catherine

For the mountain in Washington, see Mount Catherine (Washington). For the mountain in Grenada, see Mount Saint Catherine (Grenada).
Mount Catherine
Gabal Katrîne
Highest point
Elevation 2,629 m (8,625 ft)[1]
Prominence 2,404 m (7,887 ft)[1]
Listing Country high point
Ultra
Coordinates 28°30′42″N 33°57′09″E / 28.51167°N 33.95250°E / 28.51167; 33.95250Coordinates: 28°30′42″N 33°57′09″E / 28.51167°N 33.95250°E / 28.51167; 33.95250[1]
Geography
Mount Catherine

Location of Mount Catherine in Egypt

Location Sinai Peninsula, Egypt

Mount Catherine (Arabic: جبل كاثرين), locally known as Gabal Katrîne, is the highest mountain in Egypt. It is located near the city of Saint Catherine in the South Sinai Governorate.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Africa Ultra-Prominences" Peaklist.org. Note: An elevation from an older survey (2,642m) is sometimes given. A more recent survey measured the peak at 2,629m. Retrieved 2012-09-30.


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