Koonyum Range

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Koonyum Range
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Highest point
Elevation 409 m (1,342 ft)
AHD
Geography
Country Australia
State New South Wales
Range coordinates 28°32′54″S153°24′04″E / 28.54833°S 153.40111°E / -28.54833; 153.40111

The Koonyum Range is a mountain range located in the Australia state of New South Wales. [1]

The name Koonyum is probably derived from the Gidabal term "gunyin" for anus. [2]

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References

  1. "Koonyum Range" . Retrieved 21 September 2017.
  2. "Koonyum Range". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales . Retrieved 21 September 2017. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg