Mount Umm Al-Daraj (Arabic: جبل أم الدرج) is a mountain located in the northern part of Jordan, on the borders between Jerash Governorate and Ajloun Governorate. It reaches a height of 1,247 m (4,091 ft), and considered the highest peak in northern Jordan.[1]
| Mount Umm Al-Daraj | |
|---|---|
  Mount Umm Al-Daraj Location of Jabal Umm Al-Daraj within Jordan | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,247 m (4,091 ft) |
| Coordinates | 32°18′51″N 35°47′54″E / 32.31421°N 35.79826°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Jerash Governorate, Ajloun Governorate |
Geography
editIt is located to the northwest of Jerash and east of Ajloun, between the towns: Souf, Anjara, and Sakib.[1]
Ecology
editSeveral types of trees lives in the mountain, that includes Oak, Maple, Cypress, Carob, and Wild Pistachio. Among the plants growing, there are several species such as Black Iris and Wild Daffodil.
References
edit- ^ a b "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved 6 July 2017.