Sudirman Range
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Barisan Sudirman Dugunduguoo | |
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![]() Grasberg mine located in the middle of Sudirman Range | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Puncak Jaya, Indonesia |
Elevation | 4,884 m (16,024 ft) |
Coordinates | 4°4′44″S 137°9′30″E / 4.07889°S 137.15833°ECoordinates: 4°4′44″S 137°9′30″E / 4.07889°S 137.15833°E |
Dimensions | |
Length | 320 km (200 mi) |
Geography | |
Country | Indonesia |
The Sudirman Range, also known as the Snow Mountains,[1] Dugunduguoo, or Nassau Range is a mountain range in Central Papua province, Indonesia. It is named after the first armed forces commander-in-chief and Indonesian national hero Sudirman. It comprises a western portion of the Maoke Mountains. The highest peak in Oceania and Australasia, Puncak Jaya (4,884 m), is located here, as well as the large Grasberg copper and gold mine, operated by the Freeport company based out of the United States. Other peaks of the Sudirman Range are:
- Sumantri (4,870 m)
- Ngga Pulu (4,863 m)
- Carstensz East (4,820 m or 4,808 m)
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