Mount Kilimanjaro and its surrounding montane forest are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.
Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. This snow-capped volcanic mountain has three peaks: Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira. The park is home to many endangered species, especially mammals. In 1973, the mountain and its six surrounding forests were named Kilimajaro National Park in order to protect its unique environment.
The park is spread over an area of 1688 square kilometres in Tanzania’s northern border with Kenya. Climate change, use of nearby land, pollution and invasive species are some of the threats currently faced by the park.
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