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Tahan Range

mountains, Malaysia
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The Tahan Range is a mountain range in West Malaysia, notable for containing Mount Tahan, the highest peak on the Malay Peninsula at 7,175 feet (2,187 meters). This range runs parallel to the Main Range and extends south from Mount Tahan for about 75 miles. The soils in the Tahan Range are quartzite and shale, supporting sparse vegetation. Mount Tahan is a central feature of Taman Negara National Park, a vast tropical rainforest area that is home to diverse flora and fauna, including rare large mammals. The park is a popular destination for mountaineers and tourists.12

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