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Kilimanjaro Mountain, ranked 3rd in the world, is the highest point in Africa
with an elevation of 5,895 meters, above the sea level. The mountain is
the only largest free standing mountain in the world. The Kilimanjaro
mountain is snow capped at the top.
The
mountain is Located just after the Equator line about 3º75' South of
Equator and 37º20' East at the boarder with Kenya
see the map.
Kibo is the highest peak reaching 5,895
meters above the sea level. At the top of Kibo peak is a 2.25 kilometers
wide ice caped crater. The second summit is Mawenzi which rises to
5,149 meters above the sea level.
Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain that
does not need ropes or expertise to climb. It is regarded to be the most
visited mountain in the world.
The Mountain is part of the Kilimanjaro
National Park, which covers an area of 755 sq. kilometers. the slopes of the
mountain contains considerable number bird, some are endemic
species to attract bird lovers
It has been declared a World Heritage Site
by
UNESCO
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