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A hill is a raised area of land that is higher than the surrounding terrain but generally lower and less steep than a mountain. Hills are common geographical features found across the world, such as the Euganean Hills in Italy, and they shape landscapes and human settlement patterns.
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thumb|Euganean Hills in [[Italy]]
A hill is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain. It often has a distinct summit, and is usually applied to peaks which are above elevation compared to the relative landmass, though not as prominent as mountains. Hills fall under the category of slope landforms.