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Kilimanjaro, Altitude, and an Element Named Bob

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January 22nd 2011
The people who named Kilimanjaro didn't beat around the bush when it came to the meaning of the name. No symbolism here, just, 'The Big Thing.' How appropriate is that? The summit, Uhuru Peak, is 5896m, which is pretty darn high. Add in the fact that it stands alone and towers 5km over the surrounding countryside, and it's easy to see why it was called 'The Big Thing.' We started out trek after ... read more

Africa » Tanzania » North » Moshi

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Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and po... ... read more