Emlembe

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Emlembe
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Emlembe
Location in Eswatini (on South African border)
Highest point
Elevation 1,862 m (6,109 ft) [1]
Listing Country high point
List of mountains in South Africa
Coordinates 25°55′00″S31°08′00″E / 25.91667°S 31.13333°E / -25.91667; 31.13333 Coordinates: 25°55′00″S31°08′00″E / 25.91667°S 31.13333°E / -25.91667; 31.13333
Geography
Location Eswatini / South Africa
Parent range Drakensberg

Emlembe is the highest mountain in the African country of Eswatini. It is located in the east uKhahlamba (or Drakensberg) mountain range, on the border with South Africa. It is located in the South African province of Mpumalanga and the Swazi province of Hhohho.

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References

  1. "Emlembe" on Peakbagger.com Retrieved 1 October 2011