Gabal Elba

Gabal Elba (Arabic: جَبَل علْبَة Gabal ʿElba, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [ˈɡæbæl ˈʕelbæ], "Box Mountain"), or Elba Mountain, is a peak and, in general, includes the associated mountainous area in the Halaib Triangle of Northeast Africa. Despite being claimed by both Egypt and Sudan, the area is currently under Egyptian control.

Elba Mountain
Elba Mountain
Location in Sudan
Elba Mountain
Elba Mountain (Sudan)
Highest point
Elevation1,435 m (4,708 ft)
Coordinates22°11′16″N 36°22′14″E
Naming
Native nameجَبَل علْبَة (Arabic)
Geography
LocationEgypt / Sudan
Northeast Africa
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