Isandlwana
Isolated hill in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the battle, see Battle of Isandlwana.
Isandlwana (Zulu pronunciation: [ísanˈdɮwáːna])[2] (older spelling Isandhlwana, also sometimes seen as Isandula) is an isolated hill in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. It is located 169 kilometres (105 mi) north by northwest of Durban.[3] The name is said to mean abomasum, the second stomach of the cow, because it reminded the Zulus of its shape.
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Isandlwana | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,284 m (4,213 ft)[1] |
Listing | List of mountains in South Africa |
Coordinates | 28°21′7″S 30°39′6″E |
Geography | |
Location | KwaZulu-Natal |
Parent range | Drakensberg foothill |
Climbing | |
First ascent | Unknown |
Easiest route | From Dundee |
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