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It's meaning is unclear, but a number of theories exist.

Johann Ludwig Krapf , an early European explorer, claimed Swahilis called it Kilimanjaro meaning "mountain of greatness" or "mountain of caravans".

Others have said it means "white mountain" or "shining mountain."

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