Where is Duarte Peak located and why is it significant?

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Duarte Peak is located within the Cordillera Central, a mountain range in the western Dominican Republic.

Its significance lies in its elevation: at 10,417 feet (3,175 meters), it is the highest peak in the West Indies. Historically, the mountain has been known by other names, including Mount Loma Tina and Trujillo Peak.1