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Drakenstein
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This article is about the mountain range. For the municipality, see Drakenstein Local Municipality.
The Drakenstein mountain is a mountain range in the Western Cape province of South Africa. It lies opposite Simonsberg Mountain and is part of the Cape Fold Belt. It is named after ex-soldier Hendrik Adriaan van Rheede tot Drakenstein, who was Colonial administrator of the Dutch East India Company.
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Drakenstein | |
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![]() Jonkershoek Valley and the Groot Drakenstein Mountains from Stellenbosch. Victoria Peak (1,590 m (5,220 ft)) is the heaviest snow-covered portion in the middle background | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Victoria Peak |
Elevation | 1,590 m (5,220 ft) |
Listing | List of mountain ranges of South Africa |
Coordinates | 34°01′S 19°03′E |
Geography | |
Country | South Africa |
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