Prince Edward Island High Point | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 140 m (460 ft) [1] |
Prominence | 140 m (460 ft) [1] |
Listing | Canadian province and territory high points |
Coordinates | 46°19′52″N63°25′8″W / 46.33111°N 63.41889°W |
Geography | |
Location | Prince Edward Island, Canada |
The highest point in Prince Edward Island , a province of Canada, is an unnamed point in the central region of the island. It is located in Queens County, between the localities of Springton and Glen Valley. [2]
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