Sudirman Range
The Sudirman Range, also known as the Snow Mountains,[1] Dugunduguoo, or Nassau Range is a mountain range in Central Papua province, Indonesia. It is named after the first armed forces commander-in-chief and Indonesian national hero Sudirman. It comprises a western portion of the Maoke Mountains. The highest peak in Oceania and Australasia, Puncak Jaya (4,884 m), is located here, as well as the large Grasberg copper and gold mine, operated by the Freeport company based out of the United States. Other peaks of the Sudirman Range are:
- Sumantri (4,870 m)
- Ngga Pulu (4,863 m)
- Carstensz East (4,820 m or 4,808 m)
Puncak Jaya in the center of the Sudirman Range
| Barisan Sudirman Dugunduguoo | |
|---|---|
 Sudirman range located at the western part of the Maoke Mountains | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Puncak Jaya, Indonesia |
| Elevation | 4,884 m (16,024 ft) |
| Coordinates | 4°4′44″S 137°9′30″E |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 320 km (200 mi) |
| Geography | |
 Puncak Jaya and its surroundings
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| Country | Indonesia |
See also
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