Main Ridge, Tobago
Main mountainous ridge on the island of Tobago / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Main Ridge is the main mountainous ridge on the island of Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago. It is a 29-kilometre (18 mi) chain of hills which runs from southwest to northeast between the Caribbean Sea and the Southern Tobago fault system and reaches a maximum height of 572 m (1,877 ft). The Main Ridge Forest Reserve, which was legally established in 1776, is one of the oldest protected areas in the world. It is a popular site for birdwatching and ecotourism. Main Ridge provides important habitat for native plants and animals, including several species endemic to Tobago.
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Main Ridge | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 572 metres (1,877 ft)[1] |
Prominence | Centre Hill[2] |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Fault-block mountain |
Type of rock | Schist |
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