Mount Umm Al-Daraj
Mount Umm Al-Daraj is located in Jordan
Mount Umm Al-Daraj
Mount Umm Al-Daraj
Location of Jabal Umm Al-Daraj within Jordan
Highest point
Elevation1,247 m (4,091 ft)
Coordinates32°18′51″N 35°47′54″E / 32.31421°N 35.79826°E / 32.31421; 35.79826
Geography
LocationJerash Governorate, Ajloun Governorate

Mount Umm Al-Daraj (Arabic: جبل أم الدرج) is a mountain located in the northern part of Jordan, on the borders between Jerash Governorate and Ajloun Governorate. It reaches a height of 1,247 m (4,091 ft), and considered the highest peak in northern Jordan.[1]

Geography

It is located to the northwest of Jerash and east of Ajloun, between the towns: Souf, Anjara, and Sakib.[1]

Ecology

Several types of trees lives in the mountain, that includes Oak, Maple, Cypress, Carob, and Wild Pistachio. Among the plants growing, there are several species such as Black Iris and Wild Daffodil.

References

  1. 1 2 "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
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