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Ras Dashen

geographical name

Ras Da·​shen ˌräs-də-ˈshen How to pronounce Ras Dashen (audio)
mountain northeast of Lake Tana in northern Ethiopia

Note: The peak of Ras Dashen reaches an altitude of 15,158 feet (4260 meters), which makes it the highest point in Ethiopia.

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“Ras Dashen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ras%20Dashen. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.

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