Djebel Chélia

Djebel Chélia (Arabic: جبل شيليا) is a mountain in Algeria. It is the highest point in the Aurès Mountains and the second highest peak in Algeria after Mount Tahat. Djebel Chélia is situated in the west of Khenchela, in Bouhmama county. Abiod Valley begins at the foot of Djebel Chélia.[2]

Djebel Chélia
جبل شيليا
Highest point
Elevation2,328 m (7,638 ft)[1]
Prominence1,612 m (5,289 ft)[1]
ListingUltra
Coordinates35°19′06″N 06°38′15″E[1]
Geography
Djebel Chélia is located in Algeria
Djebel Chélia
Djebel Chélia
Parent rangeAurès Mountains, Saharan Atlas

See also

References

  1. "Africa Ultra-Prominences" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
  2. Scheffel, Richard L.; Wernet, Susan J., eds. (1980). Natural Wonders of the World. United States of America: Reader's Digest Association, Inc. p. 27. ISBN 0-89577-087-3.


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