The Ethiopian Plateau is a highland region in eastern Africa covering much of Ethiopia and central Eritrea. The region consists of the rugged Western Highlands and the more limited Eastern Highlands. The two sections are separated by the vast Eastern Rift Valley, which cuts across Ethiopia from the southwest to the northeast. It is known as the “Roof of Africa” and forms a sharp contrast with the surrounding lowlands. The Ethiopian Plateau is densely populated and is an important economic region in both Ethiopia and Eritrea.
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