Dong Phaya Yen Mountains
| Dong Phaya Yen Mountains | |
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 Mountain ranges in northeastern Thailand
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| Country | Thailand |
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| Region | Southeast Asia |
| Highest point | Khao Phang Yai |
| - elevation | 900 m (2,953 ft) |
| Length | 170 km (106 mi), NW/SE |
| Width | 40 km (25 mi), NE/SW |
| Geology | Sandstone |
| Dong Phayayen - Khao Yai Forest Complex * | |
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| Country | Thailand |
| Type | Natural |
| Criteria | X |
| Reference | 590 |
| Region ** | Asia-Pacific |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2005 (29th Session) |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO |
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Dong Phaya Yen or Dong Phya Yen[1] (Thai: ทิวเขาดงพระยาเย็น, Thai pronunciation: [doŋ pʰajaː jen], lit. Jungle of the Ice Lord) is a mountain range in central Thailand.
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[edit] Geography
The Dong Phaya Yen Mountains consist mainly of a range of medium-height hills stretching southwards of the Phetchabun mountains in an arch until reaching the northern side of the Sankamphaeng Range.[2] The mountain chain has a length of about 170 km and reaches a maximum altitude of 900 m above sea level at Khao Phang Yai.
The Dong Phaya Yen range divides the Chao Phraya river valley of Central Thailand and the Khorat Plateau of the northeast. The mountains are drained to the north by several tributaries to the Mun River.
[edit] History
Dong Phaya Yen was once known as Dong Phaya Fai or "Jungle of the Fire Lord" because this area was once the vast forest where malaria killed most travelers who dared to pass through the woods.
Much of the forest cover, however, was destroyed since the beginning of 20th century. Following the deforestation of the area, Vice King (Uparaja) Pinklao changed the name of the forest from Dong Phaya Fai to Dong Phaya Yen to imply that "the wild forest has been tamed".
[edit] Protected areas
The protected areas located in the Dong Phaya Yen mountains are Pa Hin Ngam National Park, Sai Thong National Park, Tat Ton National Park, Nam Phong National Park, Phu Lan Ka National Park[3] and the Sap Langka Wildlife Sanctuary.[4]
These mountains, together with the Sankamphaeng Range, form the Dong Phayayen - Khao Yai Forest Complex, which includes several national parks. This area was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Altogether 6155 km² are protected in the complex.
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Coordinates: 14°19′48″N 102°03′00″E / 14.330°N 102.050°E
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