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Mont Badondo
Location of Mont Badondo in the Republic of the Congo
Highest point
Elevation 934 m (3,064 ft)
Coordinates 1°32′41″N13°14′7″E / 1.54472°N 13.23528°E / 1.54472; 13.23528
Geography
Location Republic of the Congo

The Monts Badondo are a mountain range in northwestern Congo-Brazzaville. Highest peak (Mont Badondo) is 934 m above sea level. They lie close to the border with Gabon and are also not far from the border with Cameroon.

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It is the site of iron ore deposits.

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