Annamese Range

The Annamese Range rises behind the narrow coastal plains of central Vietnam. Here its ridges join the mountains around the Kon Tum plateau, including the high summit of Ngọc Linh. Short rivers descend the steep eastern slopes towards the sea, while streams on the western side drain towards the Mekong. Forested mountains and deeply cut valleys form a rugged divide between the Cham coast and the highlands of the interior.