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Observatory Ridge is the highest point in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is 1,808 metres (5,932 ft) above sea level. It is in the suburb of Observatory.[1]

There is a large sandstone monument on top of the ridge that commemorates the British Indian Army. The monument bears the inscription: "To the memory of British Officers, Natives, NCOs and Men, Veterinary Assistants, Nalbands, and Followers of the Indian Army".[2]

References

  1. ^ "Observatory Ridge, Johannesburg: Tips and Information". Trek Zone. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  2. ^ "The Indian Army Memorial: Observatory Ridge, Johannesburg | The allatsea network blog". allatsea.co.za. Archived from the original on 14 October 2014.


source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Observatory_Ridge,_Johannesburg