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Phu Phan Mountains
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The Phu Phan mountains (Thai: ทิวเขาภูพาน, RTGS: Thio Khao Phu Phan, pronounced [tʰīw kʰǎw pʰūː pʰāːn]; Northeastern Thai: ทิวเขาภูพาน, pronounced [tʰi᷇w kʰǎw pʰu᷇ː pʰa᷇ːn]) are a range of hills dividing the Khorat Plateau of the Isan region of Thailand into two basins: the northern Sakhon Nakhon Basin, and the southern Khorat Basin.[1]
Phu Phan Mountains | |
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ทิวเขาภูพาน | |
![]() Phu Phan Mountains, view from Wat Tham Kham | |
Highest point | |
Peak | Phu Lang Ka |
Elevation | 624 m (2,047 ft) |
Coordinates | 16°46′22″N 104°21′45″E |
Dimensions | |
Length | 180 km (110 mi) NW/SE |
Width | 50 km (31 mi) NE/SW |
Geography | |
Country | Thailand |
Region | Nong Bua Lamphu Udon Thani Sakon Nakhon Nakhon Phanom Kalasin Roi Et Maha Sarakham Mukdahan |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Early Cretaceous |
Type of rock | Sandstone and siltstone |
The silhouette of the Phu Phan Mountains appears in the provincial seal of Kalasin since they form the northern boundary of the province.[2]
The Phu Phan mountains are among the places in Thailand more severely affected by the Illegal logging of Phayung (Siamese Rosewood) trees. Although officially a protected tree, the cutting and trading of the endangered rosewood trees has been going unabated in Thailand's mountainous forested zones, even in the protected areas. In Thailand and in China this wood is highly valued in the furniture industry.[3][4]