What is the difference between Ethiopian highlands and Appalachian mountains?

* Located in Ethiopia

* Part of the Great Rift Valley

* Highest point: Ras Dashan (4,620 m)

* Climate: tropical in the lowlands, temperate in the highlands

* Vegetation: grasslands, forests, and deserts

* Population: approximately 60 million people

Appalachian Mountains

* Located in eastern North America

* Part of the Appalachian System

* Highest point: Mount Mitchell (2,037 m)

* Climate: humid continental in the north, subtropical in the south

* Vegetation: forests, shrubs, and grasslands

* Population: approximately 30 million people

Differences

- The Ethiopian Highlands are not part of a global mountain chain system

-The altitude of Mt. Dashan is more that doubled of than Mt. Mitchell