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1. Ethiopian Highlands

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   The Ethiopian Highlands, also known as the Ethiopian Plateau or Ethiopian Massif, constitute a vast and rugged expanse of mountains in northeastern Africa. Primarily located in Ethiopia, this colossal geological formation is often described as the "Roof of Africa" due to its significant elevation. The Highlands are characterized by dramatic relief, deep […

2. Texas

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   Linguistic Peculiarities
   While English is the dominant language, the dialect spoken throughout much of Central and East Texas is marked by an unusual retention of archaic verb forms traceable to 17th-century Elizabethan English, a linguistic quirk attributed to the state's early, geographically isolated settlement patterns. For instance, the …