List of Mountains in The Virunga Mountain Range
Name of mountain | Location | Elevation in Metres | Elevation in Feet |
---|---|---|---|
Mount Karisimbi | Rwanda/ DRC | 4,507 | 14,790 |
Mount Mikeno | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 4,437 | 14,560 |
Mount Muhabura | Rwanda/ Uganda | 4,127 | 13,540 |
Mount Bisoke | Rwanda/ DRC | 3,711 | 12,180 |
Mount Sabyinyo | Rwanda/ Uganda | 3,674 | 12,050 |
Mount Gahinga | Rwanda/ Uganda | 3,474 | 11,400 |
Mount Nyiragongo | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 3,470 | 11,400 |
Mount Nyamuragira | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 3,058 | 10,030 |
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