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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. A mountain-top village of the Amharic-speaking Welo people living in a remote part of their province above a tributary of the Lesser Abay River.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. A mountain-top village of the Amharic-speaking Welo people living in a remote part of their province above a tributary of the Lesser Abay River.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. A mountain-top village of the Amharic-speaking Welo people living in a remote part of their province above a tributary of the Lesser Abay River.
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Ethiopia, Tigray Region, Gheralta. Typical Tigrayan homesteads whose dwelling houses have stone walls and flat, earth-covered roofs. Crops are often dried or stored on these roofs or on those of the outbuildings.
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Ethiopia, Oromia Region, Bale Mountains, Sanetti Plateau, Rafu. A homestead situated beside weathered rock pinnacles at Rafu on the high-altitude Sanetti Plateau.
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A fine view from the western scarp of the Abyssinian Rift, just south of Debre Sina where the accumulated layers of basaltic lavas and tuffs lie 3,000 feet thick. The western scarp in this region rises to over 11,000 feet above sea level
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. The 608km-long Tekeze River rises in the central Ethiopian Highlands and flows west, north and then west again until it joins a tributary of the Nile in Sudan.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. An early morning view of the rugged landscape at the lake formed by a hydro-electric dam on the Tekeze River towards the distant Simien Mountains.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. The 608km-long Tekeze River rises in the central Ethiopian Highlands and flows west, north and then west again until it joins a tributary of the Nile in Sudan.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. The 608km-long Tekeze River rises in the central Ethiopian Highlands and flows west, north and then west again until it joins a tributary of the Nile in Sudan.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. The 608km-long Tekeze River rises in the central Ethiopian Highlands and flows west, north and then west again until it joins a tributary of the Nile in Sudan.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. The 608km-long Tekeze River rises in the central Ethiopian Highlands and flows west, north and then west again until it joins a tributary of the Nile in Sudan.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. A tributary of the Lesser Abay River which empties its waters into Lake Tana. For years, this river was regarded as the true source of the Blue Nile (which Ethiopians call the Abay').
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. A tributary of the Lesser Abay River which empties its waters into Lake Tana. For years, this river was regarded as the true source of the Blue Nile (which Ethiopians call the Abay').
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. The Lesser Abay River empties its waters into Lake Tana and was for years regarded as the true source of the Blue Nile (which Ethiopians call the Abay').
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Rich farming country close to the western scarp of the Abyssinian Rift, just north of Debre Sina. Ethiopia is a land of vast horizons and dramatic scenery. Every inch of fertile land is cultivated by hand to feed Ethiopia's population of over 60 million.Agriculture forms the background of the countrys economy with 90 percent of its population earning a living from the land.
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Rich farming country on a highland plateau north of Debre Sina. Ethiopia is a land of vast horizons and dramatic scenery. Every inch of fertile land is cultivated by hand to feed Ethiopias population of over 60 million.Agriculture forms the background of the countrys economy with 90 percent of its population earning a living from the land.
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Ethiopia, Tigray Region, Gheralta. The semi-arid countryside near the Gheralta Mountains. Traditional Tigrayan dwelling houses have stone walls and flat, earth-covered roofs which are often used to store or dry crops.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Simien Mountains. Rugged peaks of the Simien Mountains. Distant Mount Ras Dashan rises to 4550m above sea level.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Simien Mountains. Rugged peaks of the Simien Mountains. Distant Mount Ras Dashan rises to 4550m above sea level.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Simien Mountains. Rugged peaks of the Simien Mountains which rise to 4550m above sea level.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Simien Mountains. A waterfall cascading down an escarpment on an eastern section of the rugged Simien Mountains which rise to 4550m above sea level.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. The lake formed by an hydro-electric dam on the 608km-long Tekeze River which rises in the central Ethiopian Highlands and flows west, north and then west again until it joins a tributary of the Nile in Sudan.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. The lake formed by an hydro-electric dam on the 608km-long Tekeze River which rises in the central Ethiopian Highlands and flows west, north and then west again until it joins a tributary of the Nile in Sudan.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. The 608km-long Tekeze River rises in the central Ethiopian Highlands and flows west, north and then west again until it joins a tributary of the Nile in Sudan.
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Ethiopia, Oromia Region, Bale Mountains, Sanetti Plateau. Early morning mist lifts from the high altitude Sanetti Plateau as the sun rises.
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Ethiopia, Oromia Region, Bale Mountains. Forested slopes and peaks of the Bale Mountains.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Lasta, Lalibela. The famous ancient rock-hewn Church of Saint George in Lalibela.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Lasta, Lalibela. Typical scenery in the mountainous and semi-arid countryside around Lalibela. All the land suitable for agriculture is cultivated.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Simien Mountains. An early morning view of the rugged foothills of the distant Simien Mountains.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Simien Mountains. The rugged foothills of the distant Simien Mountains.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Welo. The Lesser Abay River empties its waters into Lake Tana and was for years regarded as the true source of the Blue Nile (which Ethiopians call the Abay').
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Ethiopia, Oromia Region, Bale Mountains, Sanetti Plateau, Rafu. The weathered rock ridges at Rafu on the high-altitude Sanetti Plateau were caused by the erosion of lava outpourings by water, wind and ice over 20 million years.
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Ethiopia, Oromia Region, Bale Mountains. Farms in the once well-forested slopes of the Bale Mountains.
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Ethiopia, Oromia Region, Bale Mountains. Farms in the once well-forested slopes of the Bale Mountains.
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Ethiopia, Oromia Region, Bale Mountains, Weyb Valley. A stream runs through the Weyb Valley which is situated at high altitude on the treeless moorlands of the Bale Mountains.
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Ethiopia, Oromia Region, Bale Mountains, Sanetti Plateau, Rafu. The rock pinnacles at Rafu on the high-altitude Sanetti Plateau were caused by the erosion of lava outpourings by water, wind and ice over 20 million years.
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Ethiopia, Oromia Region, Bale Mountains, Sanetti Plateau, Rafu. The rock boulders at Rafu on the high-altitude Sanetti Plateau were caused by the erosion of lava outpourings by water, wind and ice over 20 million years.
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Ethiopia, Oromia Region, Bale Mountains, Sanetti Plateau, Rafu. The rock boulders at Rafu on the high-altitude Sanetti Plateau were caused by the erosion of lava outpourings by water, wind and ice over 20 million years.
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Ethiopia, Hamed Ela, Afar Region. Tigrayan men lead camel and donkey caravans along a seasonal watercourse to collect salt blocks from pans situated below sea level in the Danakil Depression.
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Ethiopia, Tigray Region, Gheralta Mountains, Guh. Many ancient rock-hewn churches are situated in the ruggedly beautiful red sandstone Gheralta Mountains. Abune Yemata church was excavated in the wall of the distant Guh feature.
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Ethiopia, Tigray Region, Gheralta Mountains, Guh. The priest at the important ancient rock-hewn of Abune Yemata can be seen at the entrance to his church half way up the stunning Guh feature in the Gheralta Mountains.
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Ethiopia, Tigray Region, Gheralta Mountains, Guh. The ruggedly beautiful red sandstone Gheralta Mountains is where many important ancient rock-hewn churches are situated. Abune Yemata church is half way up the centre feature called Guh.
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Ethiopia, Tigray Region, Gheralta Mountains. The ruggedly beautiful red sandstone mountains of the Gheralta region of northern Tigray is where many important ancient rock-hewn churches are situated.
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Ethiopia, Tigray Region, Gheralta Mountains. The ruggedly beautiful red sandstone mountains of the Gheralta region of northern Tigray is where many important ancient rock-hewn churches are situated.
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Ethiopia, Tigray Region, Gheralta Mountains. The ruggedly beautiful red sandstone mountains of the Gheralta region of northern Tigray is where many important ancient rock-hewn churches are situated.
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Ethiopia, Tigray Region, Gheralta Mountains. The ruggedly beautiful red sandstone mountains of the Gheralta region of northern Tigray is where many important ancient rock-hewn churches are situated.
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Ethiopia, Tigray Region, Gheralta Mountains. The ruggedly beautiful red sandstone mountains of the Gheralta region of northern Tigray is where many important ancient rock-hewn churches are situated.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Simien Mountains. The spectacular terrain in the foothills of the high-altitude Simien Mountains arises from the uplifting and erosion of lava from volcanic eruptions 20-30 million years ago.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Simien Mountains. Intensive farming in the lower slopes of the Simien Mountains.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Simien Mountains, Simien Mountain National Park, Debark. A spectacular view of the beautiful and immensely rugged Simien Mountains which rise to 4550m above sea level.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Simien Mountains, Simien Mountain National Park, Debark. Two waterfalls tumble down an escarpment in this spectacular view of the Simien Mountains which rise to 4550m above sea level.
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Ethiopia, Oromia Region, Bale Mountains. Part of the Bale Mountain National Park. Placed on a tentative list of a World Heritage Sites in 2008, it covers an area of 2,200 km2 and is the largest area above sea level in Africa.
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Ethiopia, Oromia Region, Bale Mountains. Bale Mountain Lodge is situated in cloud forest, a short distance from Rira, in the Bale Mountain National Park.
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Spain, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Masca, View towards Barranco de Masca.
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Spain, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Masca, View towards Barranco de Masca.
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Ethiopia, Tigray Region, Tsaeda Emba. Haystacks on a granite rock outcrop beside a field of ripe teff cereal awaiting harvesting.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Lasta, Lalibela. At sunrise worshippers attend an early morning outside service at the famous ancient rock-hewn Church of Saint George.
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Ethiopia, Amhara Region, Lasta, Lalibela. At sunrise, worshippers attend an early morning outside service at the famous ancient rock-hewn Church of Saint George.
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Ethiopia, Tigray Region, Axum. A traditional stone -lined water well in the countryside near Aksum.
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Ethiopia, Oromia Region, Bale Mountains, Bale National Park, Weyb Valley. An Augur Buzzard perches on a rock covered with lichen.
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Ethiopia, Oromia Region, Bale Mountains. Intensive farming on the fertile, well watered slopes of the Bale Mountains.
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A traditional homestead of a Samburu family. The Samburu are semi-nomadic pastoralists who live in northern Kenya.
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A traditional homestead of a large Samburu family. The Samburu are semi-nomadic pastoralists who live in northern Kenya.
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A Konso village set in dramatic scenery in southwest Ethiopia.The Konso people are very industrious farmers,cultivating poor soil on terraces,which are buttressed with dry-stone walls. They share a number of customs with their neighbours,the Borana. They both worship the sky God,Waq,and both have an ancestor cult.
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Ethiopia, Asa Bolo, Afar Region. Tigrayan men lead donkeys and a camel caravan down a rocky track from the Ethiopian Highlands to collect salt blocks from pans situated below sea level in the Danakil Depression.
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Ethiopia, Lalibela. A Christian man sits in front of his house in Lalibela at sunset.
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Rwanda. The land of a thousand hills Rwandas unique geology is the base of many folk tales.
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Rwanda. In the land of a thousand hills population density is at its highest in africa. Terracing is used to maximise the area that can be farmed.
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Kigali, Rwanda. An aerial view of a new suburb under construction. As Kigali rapidly expands many new developments are emerging.
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The framework of a Karo house under construction close to the Omo River. The small thatched huts built off the ground are food stores.The Karo are a small tribe living in three main villages along the lower reaches of the Omo River in southwest Ethiopia.
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The central meeting place, mora, of an old Konso village set in dramatic scenery in southwest Ethiopia. The oldest villages date back 500 to 600 years and are fortified with huge dry stone walls.The Konso people are very industrious farmers, cultivating poor soil on terraces, which are buttressed with stones and rock.
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Terraced cultivation on a ledge of the western scarp of the Abysinnian Rift Valley at Ankober.Ethiopia is a land of vast horizons and dramatic scenery. The weathered mountains in the Ethiopian Highlands exhibit layer upon layer of volcanic material, which built the plateau into Africas most extensive upland region.
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A spectacular view from the western scarp of the Abysinnian Rift Valley at Ankober.Ethiopia is a land of vast horizons and dramatic scenery. The weathered mountains in the Ethiopian Highlands exhibit layer upon layer of volcanic material, which built the plateau into Africas most extensive upland region.
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Fertile farming land surrounds Lake Ashange in northern Ethiopia.Ethiopia is a land of vast horizons and dramatic scenery. The weathered mountains in the Ethiopian Highlands exhibit layer upon layer of volcanic material, which built the plateau into Africas most extensive upland region.
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Ethiopia is a land of vast horizons and dramatic scenery. The weathered mountains in the Ethiopian Highlands exhibit layer upon layer of volcanic material, which built the plateau into Africas most extensive upland region.Agriculture forms the background of the country's economy with 90 percent of its population earning a living from the land.
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Chad, Elikeo, Ennedi, Sahara. Toubou tribesmen drive their goats to water across harsh terrain.
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Spain, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Teide National Park, View of the Endemic Plant Tajinaste Rojo, Echium Wildpretii, and Teide Peak.
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Spain, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Teide National Park, View of the Endemic Plant Tajinaste Rojo, Echium Wildpretii, and Teide Peak.
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Spain, Canary Islands, Tenerife, Villaflor, View of the Paisaje Lunar, The Moon Landscape.
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Kenya, Taita-Taveta County, Tsavo East National Park. The Galana River with the Yatta Plateau in the distance.
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Kenya, Taita-Taveta County, Tsavo East National Park. The Galana River at Lugard Falls.
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