Gughe

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Gughe
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Gughe
Location in Ethiopia
Highest point
Elevation 4,200 m (13,800 ft) [1]
Coordinates 06°12′N37°30′E / 6.200°N 37.500°E / 6.200; 37.500 [2]
Geography
Location Ethiopia

Gughe or Guge is a mountain located near the city of Arba Minch, and the Abaya Lake, in Ethiopia.

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  2. http://travelingluck.com/Africa/Ethiopia/%28ET05%29/_335706_Gug%C4%93.html#local_map