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   Is Kilimanjaro a mountain?

   • Kilimanjaro stands on its own. Kilimanjaro is not only Africa’s tallest peak, but also the world’s tallest free standing mountain. The summit, named Uhuru Point, is 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level. Most high mountains are part of ranges, such as Mount Everest’s Himalayan Mountain Range.

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   How high is Mount Kilimanjaro?

   • Vegetation along the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro rises to an elevation of 5,895m above sea level and about 4,900m above its plateau base. The topographical prominence of Mount Kilimanjaro is 5,885m and the topographical isolation of the mountain is 5,510km. Mount Kilimanjaro is often referred to as the “Roof of Africa”.

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   How was Mount Kilimanjaro formed?

   • Trekkers on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is believed that Mount Kilimanjaro was formed due to the active continental rifting about 3 million years ago during the formation of the Great Rift Valley. Intense volcanic activities began about 1 million year ago when the molten lava began to burst through the fractures.

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   When did Kilimanjaro get a map?

   • A map of the Kibo cone on Mount Kilimanjaro was published by the British government's Directorate of Overseas Surveys (DOS) in 1964 based on aerial photography conducted in 1962 as the "Subset of Kilimanjaro, East Africa (Tanganyika) Series Y742, Sheet 56/2, D.O.S. 422 1964, Edition 1, Scale 1:50,000". [ 19 ]

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   Is Kilimanjaro the tallest mountain in Africa?

   • Kilimanjaro is not only Africa’s tallest peak, but also the world’s tallest free standing mountain. The summit, named Uhuru Point, is 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level. Most high mountains are part of ranges, such as Mount Everest’s Himalayan Mountain Range. These are formed in a process called plate tectonics.

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   Why is Mount Kilimanjaro a World Heritage Site?

   • In 1973 Mount Kilimanjaro National Park was established to protect the mountain above the tree line as well as the six forest corridors that extend downslope through the montane forest belt. The park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.

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   Learn about the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world, with its volcanic origin, glaciers, wildlife, and history. Find out the meaning and origin of its name, the routes and challenges of climbing it, and its cultural and environmental significance.

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   Learn about the history, geography, and volcanic activity of Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa and one of the seven summits. Discover the origin of its name, the glaciers on its peak, and the routes to climb it.

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   • Geology. Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain – that is, not part of a mountain range, such as the Himalayas – in the world, at 5,895 meters above sea level.
   • Glaciers. The glaciers on Kilimanjaro are estimated to be around 11,700 years old. In the late 19th century, the entire summit of Kibo was covered in glacial ice, and it clearly isn’t today.
   • Seven Summits. Being the tallest mountain in Africa gives Mt. Kilimanjaro the status of being one of the “Seven Summits” – the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.
   • Kilimanjaro in History. Many classical geographers were interested in the African continent, and the first recorded mention of Kili in history was in the second century.

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   Oct 24, 2024 · Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa, with a volcanic massif of three extinct peaks in Tanzania. Learn about its geography, vegetation, wildlife, history, and more from Britannica.

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   Sep 24, 2012 · Learn about the history, geology, climate and wildlife of Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa and one of the Seven Summits. Find out how to climb this dormant volcano and what to expect at different elevations.

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    Jul 6, 2021 · Learn about the location, formation, features, and wildlife of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa and the fourth most prominent peak in the world. Discover the history of the mountain's name and its cultural significance in Tanzania and Kenya.