Jabal Ferwa is the highest point in Saudi Arabia, with an elevation of 3,002 metres (9,849 feet). It is located in the 'Asīr Province.[2]
| Jabal Ferwa | |
|---|---|
  Jabal Ferwa | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,002 m (9,849 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,202 m (3,944 ft) |
| Listing | Country high point |
| Coordinates | 17°55′43″N 43°15′56″E[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Saudi Arabia |
| Parent range | Hejaz Mountains |
History
Prior to October 2018, both Jabal Ferwa and Jabal Soudah were the two highpoint candidates of Saudi Arabia, with the latter widely believed to have been the country highpoint,[3] but an October 2018 climbing expedition, using survey grade Trimble Geo 7X GPS unit on both Jabal Ferwa and Jabal Sawda determined with 98% confidence that Jabal Ferwa is Saudi Arabia's highest point, being higher than Jabal Sawda by 2 to 4 metres.[3]
However, the Saudi authorities still recognize officially Jabal Soudah as the highest point of Saudi Arabia.
References
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