Tafelberg, Suriname
Tafelberg (literally "Table Mountain") is one of the highest mountains in Suriname at 1,026 metres (3,366 ft). It is a tepui and is part of the Tafelberg Nature Reserve. The mountain is in the Sipaliwini District. The Rudi Kappel Airstrip, former name: Tafelberg Airstrip, is nearby.[1] In 1943, the mountain was climbed for the first time by the Coppename River expedition lead by Dirk Geijskes.[2]
| Tafelberg | |
|---|---|
  Tafelberg | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) |
| Coordinates | 3°54′30″N 56°10′20″W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Sipaliwini District, Suriname |
| Parent range | Wilhelmina Mountains |
References
- Arno Landewers. "Wetenschappelijke verkenningsvluchten boven Suriname 1938-1958" (PDF) (in Dutch). pp. 2–3. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- Wagenaar Hummelinck, P. (1972). "To Dr Dirk Cornelis Geijskes on his 65th birthday" (PDF). Odonatologica. 4: 183.
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