Huila Plateu

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Reaching the Precipice in Angola 

In southwestern Angola, an expanse of coastal plains comes to an abrupt end at a natural barrier. The Huíla plateau soars above the lowlands to elevations of around 2,300 meters (7,500 feet). The sharp transition results in dramatic landscapes and a sudden change from an arid environment to more-temperate climes.   The serrated edge of the Huíla plateau zigzags through this image, which is a…