The
Ethiopian Highlands is a rugged mass of
mountains in
Ethiopia, situated in the
Horn region in
Northeast Africa. It forms the largest continuous area of its altitude in the continent, with little of its surface falling below 1500 m (4,921 ft), while the summits reach heights of up to 4550 m (14,928 ft). It is sometimes called the
Roof of Africa due to its height and large area. Most of the Ethiopian Highlands are part of central and northern
Ethiopia, and its northernmost portion reaches into
Eritrea.