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Northern Range

hills, Trinidad and Tobago
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The Northern Range is a significant mountain range in Trinidad, forming an extension of the Andes Mountains from Venezuela. This range runs east to west across Trinidad, with an average elevation of about 1,500 feet (460 meters), and its highest point is Mount Aripo at 3,084 feet (940 meters). The Northern Range is characterized by numerous waterfalls, including the impressive Blue Basin Falls and Maracas Falls. South of the range, foothills descend to the Northern Plain. Trinidad also features a Central Range and a Southern Range, contributing to its varied topography. The island's drainage is shaped by these ranges, with rivers like the Ortoire and Caroni being the longest. Additionally, Trinidad has notable swamp areas and an oil-bearing belt in its southern region, as well as the famous Pitch Lake.1

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  1. Trinidad and Tobago - Relief and drainage
  2. Alaskan mountains - Physiography of the northern ranges

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