Bongo Massif

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The Bongo Massif (French: massif des Bongo), also known as the Tondou Massif, is a mountain range in north-eastern Central African Republic, near the Sudan border[1]. The source of Bahr al-Arab is found within the massif. South of the massif is the Plateau of Ouadda (Coordinates: 08°40′0″N 22°25′0″E / 8.666667°N 22.416667°E / 8.666667; 22.416667Coordinates: 08°40′0″N 22°25′0″E / 8.666667°N 22.416667°E / 8.666667; 22.416667).

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[edit] Summits

Summits in the Bongos include:

  • Mount Toussoro, 1368 meters

[edit] Geology

The lithology is dominated by rugged sandstone.

[edit] Miscellaneous

During November, December, and January, fires of several kilometres size advance down from the Chadian border.

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/73026/Bongos-Massif


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