Nakawan Range

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The Nakawan rises behind the Malaysia-Thai border checkpoint near Wang Kelian. Wang Kelian Checkpoint.jpg
The Nakawan rises behind the Malaysia-Thai border checkpoint near Wang Kelian.
The Nakawan seen from Timah Tasoh Empangan Timah Tasoh.jpg
The Nakawan seen from Timah Tasoh

The Nakawan Range (Malay: Banjaran Nakawan; Jawi: بنجارن نكاون) is a karstic hill range – part of the Tenasserim Hills – straddling northeast–southwest along the border between the Malaysian state of Perlis and the southern Thai province of Satun for approximately 36 kilometres (22.4 mi). Geologically, it is part of the Setul Group.

Part of the range is gazetted as Perlis State Park.[ citation needed ]

The range is noted for its biodiversity. Birders have sighted over 130 unique species of birds in the contiguous Important Bird Area. [1] The site was designated as an Important Bird Area [2] of Malaysia in 2007. [3]

The Nakawan Range is also known for its opportunities for caving [4] and as the setting of the Nakawan Ultra marathon race. [5]

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References

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  2. "Nakawan Range (Malaysia) - BirdLife IBA factsheet". datazone.birdlife.org. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  3. "Nakawan Range (Malaysia) - BirdLife IBA factsheet". datazone.birdlife.org. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  4. "Caverns of intrigue and adventure". The Star. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  5. "About Nakawan Ultra race". www.nakawanultra.com. Retrieved 2024-11-12.