Hypsometric maps represent the elevation of the terrain with colors. The area in-between two neighboring contour lines receives on specific tint. This particular hypsometric map gives the impression of the topography in Africa. There is a chart displaying what elevation each color depicts. The red indicates the highest elevations, the mountainous areas in central and south Africa. The green depicts the lower-lying areas like the vast flat desert of the Sahara.
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