The Roof of Africa
The tallest mountain in Africa is Mount Kilimanjaro, which rises in north-eastern Tanzania, near the border with Kenya. Its highest point, called Uhuru Peak, reaches about 5,895 metres above sea level, making it the highest point on the entire African continent.
A Free-Standing Giant
Kilimanjaro is unusual among the worlds great mountains. Most tall peaks are part of long mountain ranges, but Kilimanjaro rises alone, straight up from the surrounding plains. This makes it the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. It is in fact a dormant volcano, with three volcanic cones, and it has not erupted for a very long time.
Snow on the Equator
One of Kilimanjaros most striking features is the snow and ice near its summit, even though the mountain stands close to the Equator in tropical Africa. When early explorers first reported snow there, many people back home refused to believe them. The mountain is also one of the Seven Summits - the highest peaks of each continent - and a hugely popular goal for climbers.
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This article was written using information from Wikipedia.