Kilimanjaro

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Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, is believed to have its name derived from the ancient Swahili words “Kilima” meaning the mountain, and “Njaro” meaning “Shining”. Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain at an impressive height of 5,895 m from sea level and 4,900 m above its plateau base. It is also the fourth most prominent peak with a prominence of 5,885 m. Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano with three peaks namely, Kibo (5895 m), Mawenzi at 5149 m, and Shira at 4005 m. Mawenzi and Shira are extinct but Kibo still has the chance of eruption in the future.