Which mountain is the highest in Africa?
Quick Answer
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is Africa’s highest mountain, with its summit, Uhuru Peak, at about 5,895 metres (19,341 feet). It is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world.
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Mount Kilimanjaro rises from the plains of northeastern Tanzania and reaches about 5,895 metres at Uhuru Peak on Kibo, its highest volcanic cone. It is the highest mountain in Africa and one of the most famous non-technical summit climbs in the world. Unlike many major peaks, Kilimanjaro is not part of a mountain range summit chain but stands alone as a giant volcanic massif. Its glaciers have shrunk dramatically in the modern era, making it an important symbol of climate change in East Africa.
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