Sneeuberg
Sneeuberg, mountain range in south-central South Africa. The range lies on the northeastern edge of the Great Karoo and stretches roughly east-west for 30 miles (48 km) with a slight curve southward at the eastern end. The highest point in the Sneeuberg (“Snow Mountain”) range is Mount Kompas (8,215 feet [2,504 m]). The range forms a watershed between the Sundays River (south) and the Great Fish River (east).
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Article Title:
Sneeuberg
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
29 January 2015
Access Date:
February 22, 2025