Kontum Plateau

plateau, Vietnam

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The Kon Tum Plateau is a region in the central highlands of Vietnam. It is characterized by its elevation, with the plateau near Pleiku being approximately 2,500 feet (760 meters) above sea level. The city of Kon Tum itself is situated at an elevation of 1,720 feet (524 meters) and is a significant trading center for local goods. This plateau is part of the larger Annamese Cordillera, a mountain range that runs through central Vietnam.12

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…the vicinity of Pleiku, the Kontum Plateau is about 2,500 feet (760 meters) above sea level; and in the Da Lat area, the Di Linh Plateau is about 4,900 feet (1,500 meters).
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…the vicinity of Pleiku, the Kontum Plateau is about 2,500 feet (760 meters) above sea level; and in the Da Lat area, the Di Linh Plateau is about 4,900 feet (1,500 meters).
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