Mount Victoria (Papua New Guinea)
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Mount Victoria is the highest point in the Owen Stanley Ranges in Central Province, Papua New Guinea at 4,038 metres (13,248 ft). It lies approximately 75 km north-north-east of Port Moresby and can be seen on a clear day from the city. The Mountain was named in honour of the British Queen Victoria.
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Mount Victoria | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,038 m (13,248 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 2,738 m (8,983 ft)[1] |
Listing | Ultra |
Coordinates | 8°53′33″S 147°32′00″E[1] |
Geography | |
Location | Central Province in Papua New Guinea |
Parent range | Owen Stanley Range |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1889 by Sir William MacGregor |
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