Mount Kilimanjaro is situated entirely within the borders of Tanzania, although it is situated close to the border of Kenya.
It is situated 3 degrees, or about 340 km, south of the Equator.
Kilimanjaro comprises three distinct volcanic cones:
Kibo 19,340 feet (5,895 meters)
Mawenzi 16,896 feet (5,149 meters)
Shira 13,000 feet (3,962 meters)
Most of the area Kilimanjaro is defined by the Kilimanjaro National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
There are five common routes used to climb Kilimanjaro:
MOUNT KILIMANJARO-TANZANIA |
Comments
Post a Comment