| Jabal al-Kana'is | |
|---|---|
  Jabal al-Kana'is Location of Jabal al-Kana'is | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,259 m (4,131 ft) |
| Coordinates | 35°13′36″N36°16′54″E / 35.226595°N 36.28169°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | جبل الكنائس |
| Language of name | ar |
| Geography | |
| Location | Hama Governorate, Syria |
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