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Simien Mountains National Park

national park, Ethiopia
Also known as: Simien National Park
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The Simien Mountains National Park is located in northern Ethiopia and is home to Ras Dejen, the country's highest peak at 4,533 meters (14,872 feet). This park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is renowned for its unique wildlife, including the walia ibex, which is found nowhere else in the world. The Ethiopian Highlands, where the park is situated, feature mountain vegetation with grasslands and are part of a larger mountain system of volcanic origin. The park plays a crucial role in protecting endangered species endemic to the region.123

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