Negev Mountains is a mountainous area in the north-western part of the Negev desert, in Israel. Mount Ramon is the summit of Negev Mountains and the highest point in southern Israel, reaching 1,037 metres (3,402 ft).
Negev Mountains | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Mount Ramon |
Elevation | 1,037 m (3,402 ft) |
Coordinates | 30°30′10″N 34°38′21″E / 30.50278°N 34.63917°E / 30.50278; 34.63917 |
Geography | |
Country | Israel |
Nearby town | Mitzpe Ramon |
Most of the area belongs to Negev Mountains Nature Reserve, the largest reserve in Israel. Its area is about 1,045,000 dunam.[1]
List of peaks, sorted by height above sea level: