(the) Black Hills

(the) Black Hills
a US mountain range in western ↑South Dakota and eastern ↑Wyoming. They are covered with forests which look dark from a distance, and this explains their name. The mountains contain many minerals, including gold. The highest part is Harney Peak (7 242 feet/2 209 metres). Mount Rushmore is also there.

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