Bongo Massif

{{Short description|Mountain range near Sudan}}

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The Bongo Massif ({{langx|fr|massif des Bongo}}), also known as the Tondou Massif, is a mountain range in north-eastern Central African Republic, near the Sudan border.{{Cite web|url=http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/73026/Bongos-Massif|title = Bongos Massif | region, Central Africa}} The source of Bahr al-Arab is found within the massif. South of the massif is the Plateau of Ouadda (Coordinates: {{coord|08|40|0|N|22|25|0|E|type:mountain_region:CF|display=inline,title}}).

Summits

Summits in the Bongos include:

  • Mount Toussoro, 1368 meters

Geology

The lithology is dominated by rugged sandstone.

Miscellaneous

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

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