states: [ethiopia]
category: natural
year: 1978
location: Gondar Region
region: Africa
latitude/longitude: 13.1833333333, 38.0666666667
Simien, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Ethiopia, is a dramatic mountain landscape of jagged peaks, deep valleys, and rare biodiversity. Home to the endangered Ethiopian wolf and Gelada baboon, its rugged plateaus showcase stunning natural beauty. This site highlights Ethiopia’s ecological richness and geological splendor.
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