The Wilhelmina Mountains (Dutch: Wilhelminagebergte) are a mountain range in central Suriname that extends about 113 km (70 mi) from west to east. Its highest peak is Julianatop with 1280 m (4200 ft). Another high peak is the Tafelberg. It is named after the Queen Wilhelmina. The Wilhelmina Mountains are part of the Tumucumaque Uplands of the Guiana Shield.
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