Pico Turquino
mountain
Pico Turquino is a mountain in the Sierra Maestra Mountain Range in eastern Cuba. It is the highest point in the country. It was first climbed in February 1915 and it was made a national park by the Cuban government.
Pico Turquino | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) |
Prominence | 1,974 m (6,476 ft) |
Listing | |
Coordinates | 19°59′22″N 76°50′09″W / 19.98944°N 76.83583°W |
Naming | |
English translation | Turquino Peak |
Language of name | Spanish |
Geography | |
Location | Cuba |
Parent range | Sierra Maestra |