Nassau Mountains
Mountain range in Suriname
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The Nassau Mountains (Dutch: Nassaugebergte) is a mountain range in the Sipaliwini District of Suriname. It is named after the House of Nassau.
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| Nassau Mountains | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) |
| Coordinates | 4°48′N 54°36′W |
| Geography | |
  Nassau Mountains Location in Suriname | |
| Country | Suriname |
The nearby village of Nason is named after the mountain range.[1]
In 2005, Guyanancistrus nassauensis, a new species of catfish, was discovered, and is endemic to the region.[2]
