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Bikku Bitti

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Bikku Bitti, also known as Bette Peak, is the highest mountain in Libya at 2,266–2,267 metres (7,434–7,438 ft).[2][3]: 54  It is located on the Dohone spur of the Tibesti Mountains in southern Libya, near the Chadian border.[4]

Elevation2,266 m (7,434 ft)
Coordinates22°0′13″N 19°12′24″E
LocationLibya
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Bikku Bitti
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Bikku Bitti as viewed by TerraLook ASTER in 2002
Highest point
Elevation2,266 m (7,434 ft)
ListingCountry high point
Coordinates22°0′13″N 19°12′24″E
Geography
Bikku Bitti is located in Libya
Bikku Bitti
Bikku Bitti
Location within Libya
LocationLibya
Parent rangeTibesti Mountains[1]
Climbing
First ascentDecember 2005
Ginge Fullen[note 1]
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In December 2005, after two failed attempts, Ginge Fullen became the first known person to summit Bikku Bitti.[5]

Notes

  1. First recorded ascent

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