Ethiopian Highlands
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The Ethiopian Highlands (also called the Abyssinian Highlands)[1][2] is a rugged mass of mountains in Ethiopia in Northeast Africa. It forms the largest continuous area of its elevation in the continent, with little of its surface falling below 1,500 m (4,900 ft), while the summits reach heights of up to 4,550 m (14,930 ft). It is sometimes called the "Roof of Northeastern Africa" due to its height and large area.[3] It is the only country in the region with such a high elevated surface. This elevated surface is bisected diagonally by the Great East African Rift System which extends from Syria to Mozambique across the East African Lakes. Most of the Ethiopian Highlands are part of central and northern Ethiopia, and its northernmost portion reaches into Eritrea.
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Ethiopian Highlands | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,550 m (14,930 ft) |
Geography | |
Location | Ethiopia |
Geology | |
Age of rock | 75 million years |
Mountain type | Mountain range |