Poignora, Mountain summit in Grande Terre, New Caledonia.
Poignora is a mountain summit on Grande Terre in New Caledonia, rising to 141 meters above sea level. The peak sits within a landscape of tropical vegetation and is one of several elevations across the main island.
The summit is part of a geological formation resulting from the separation of Zealandia from the Gondwana supercontinent between 130 and 85 million years ago. This ancient geological process shaped the landscape and structure of the island.
The mountain holds meaning for the Kanak people, who maintain deep ties to the lands of Grande Terre. This relationship with the land remains part of their identity and connection to the island.
The summit is located at -21.1° latitude and 165.0383° longitude, making it easy to pinpoint on maps and navigation devices. Visitors should be prepared for tropical conditions and thick vegetation that may affect access and movement around the peak.
The peak is one of many summits across New Caledonia that together create a diverse topographic pattern of elevations. This collection of peaks contributes to the region's varied landscape and makes the territory geographically distinct.
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