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Drakensberg

Coordinates: 29°23′S 29°27′E / 29.383°S 29.450°E / -29.383; 29.450
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uKhahlamba
Highest point
PeakThabana Ntlenyana
Elevation3,482 m (11,424 ft)
Coordinates29°23′S 29°27′E / 29.383°S 29.450°E / -29.383; 29.450
Dimensions
Length1,000 km (620 mi) SW to NE
Naming
EtymologyDragon's Mountain (modern day) and Crazy Carriers Mountain from Voortrekkers (historical)
Native name
Geography
CountriesSouth Africa and Lesotho
Geology
Type of rockBasalt and Quartzite
Hiking trail in the Drakensberg Mountains.

Drakensberg (derived from Afrikaans Drakensberge, literally: Dragon mountains) is the highest mountain range in Southern Africa. The highest peak is in Lesotho, where they are called Maloti. The drakensberg are also known for their many waterfalls, and cave paintings done by the San people.UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, which was created in 2000, is an UNESCO World Heritage Site which covers part of the range.