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East African mountains
Mountains and lakes of East Africa.
The Virunga Mountains are a volcanic range located in east-central Africa that span the borders of three countries:
The range extends approximately 50 miles (80 km) and consists of eight major volcanic peaks, including Karisimbi, which is the highest in the chain.1