Chaillu Mountains

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The Chaillu Mountains are a mountain range around the south border between Gabon and the Republic of Congo. It is a block of sedimentary rocks; highest peaks are Iboundji (980m) and Mimongo (860 m).

The range is home to the rises of several rivers including the Louetsie, Ogoulou, Ikoy, Lolo, Lekoko, Lebombi, and Offoue.

The mountains are named for French explorer Paul du Chaillu, who documented them in the 19th century.

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• Gardinier David. 1994. Historical Dictionary of Gabon 2nd Edition. USA: The Scarercrow Press, Inc