Bongo Massif

Bongo Massif

The Bongo Massif ( _fr. massif des Bongo), also known as the Tondou Massif, is a mountain range in north-eastern Central African Republic, near the Sudan border. The source of Bahr al-Arab is found within the massif. South of the massif is the Plateau of Ouadda (Coordinates: coord|08|40|0|N|22|25|0|E|type:mountain_region:CF|display=inline,title).

ummits

Summits in the Bongos include:
*Mount Toussoro, 1368 meters

Geology

The lithology is dominated by rugged sandstone.

Miscellaneous

During November, December, and January, fires of several kilometres size advance down from the Chadian border.


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