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HTML, short for HyperText Markup Language, is the standard markup language used to create and structure content on the World Wide Web. It forms the foundation of web pages and enables the presentation and organization of text, images, links, multimedia, and other elements in a structured format that web browsers can render and display.

Key features and concepts of HTML include:

1. Markup Language: HTML consists of a set of markup tags or elements that define the structure and content of a web page. These elements are enclosed in angle brackets, such as <tag>, and are used to indicate how content should be displayed.

2. Elements and Tags: HTML elements are identified by tags, which have an opening tag <tag> and a closing tag </tag>. The content between the opening and closing tags represents the element's content.

3. Hierarchy and Nesting: HTML elements can be nested inside other elements to create a hierarchical structure. This nesting defines the relationships between different parts of the content.

4. Attributes: HTML elements can have attributes that provide additional information about the element. Attributes are included within the opening tag and modify the behavior or appearance of the element.

5. Text and Headings: HTML provides tags for displaying headings (<h1> to <h6>), paragraphs (<p>), and other text-related elements.

6. Links and Anchors: HTML allows the creation of hyperlinks using anchor tags (<a>), enabling users to navigate between different web pages.

7. Images and Multimedia: HTML supports embedding images (<img>) and multimedia content like videos (<video>) and audio (<audio>).

8. Lists: HTML offers ordered lists (<ol>) and unordered lists (<ul>) for creating both numbered and bulleted lists.

9. Forms: HTML includes form elements (<form>, <input>, <textarea>, etc.) for creating interactive forms that allow users to input data.

10. Semantic HTML: Semantic HTML elements (<header>, <nav>, <article>, <footer>, etc.) provide meaningful structure to web pages, enhancing accessibility and SEO.

11. Cross-Browser Compatibility: HTML is supported by all major web browsers, allowing web content to be displayed consistently across different platforms.

12. HTML5: HTML5 is the latest version of HTML and introduces new features such as improved multimedia support, semantic elements, and APIs for enhanced interactivity.

HTML serves as the backbone of web development, providing the essential structure and content for web pages. It works in conjunction with other web technologies like CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) for styling and layout, and JavaScript for interactivity and dynamic behavior. Developers use HTML to create user interfaces, display content, and build engaging web experiences that cater to a global audience.