Chappal Waddi

Chappal Waddi
Chappal Waddi Location of Chappal Waddi in Nigeria (on border with Cameroon)
Elevation	2,419 m (7,936 ft) [1]
Listing	Country high point
Location
Location	Nigeria / Camaroon
Coordinates	7°02′07.68″N 11°42′56.06″E / 7.0354667°N 11.7155722°E / 7.0354667; 11.7155722Coordinates: 7°02′07.68″N 11°42′56.06″E / 7.0354667°N 11.7155722°E / 7.0354667; 11.7155722

Chappal Waddi is a mountain in Nigeria and, at 2,419 meters, is the country's highest point.^[2]. It is located in Taraba State, near the border with Cameroon, in the Gashaka Forest Reserve (Gashaka-Gumpti National Park)^[3]. Chappal Wadi is sometimes cited as the highest point in West Africa if the region is defined as excluding Cameroon.

References

1. ^ http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=11096
2. ^ http://www.freeworldmaps.net/africa/nigeria/map.html Physical Map of Nigeria
3. ^ http://www.nigeria-direct.com/activity/climb-nigerias-highest-mountain-chappal-waddi