Argun | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,418 m (11,214 ft) |
Prominence | 2,208 m (7,244 ft) |
Isolation | 69.61 km (43.25 mi) |
Listing | Ultra |
Coordinates | 6°6′N36°45′E / 6.100°N 36.750°E |
Geography | |
Location | Ethiopia |
Parent range | Central Ethiopian Highlands |
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