When sunlight reflects off the snow at the summit, it "shines".
It is a misuse of two Swahili words, Kilima for hill or little mountain and Njaro which may be used as white or shining. In any case it has stuck over the years as the name of the mountain/ shining mountain
Mount Kilimanjaro which is also the tallest mountain in Africa
The tallest mountain in Tanzania in Africa is called Kilimanjaro
The highest mountain on the African continent is Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. It is also the highest freestanding mountain in the world.
Mount Kilimanjaro, at 5,893 m (19,334 ft), is the highest mountain in Tanzania. It is also the highest mountain on the African continent.
The two mountains in Africa with snow are Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and the Rwenzori Mountains (also known as the Mountains of the Moon) on the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mt. Kilimanjaro is farther south than Mt. McKinley. Mt. Kilimanjaro is located in Tanzania, Africa, near the equator, while Mt. McKinley, also known as Denali, is located in Alaska, USA.
Mount Kilimanjaro is a stratovolcano, which is a type of volcano that is characterized by its steep conical shape and explosive eruptions. However, Mount Kilimanjaro is currently dormant and has not erupted for thousands of years.
The Chagga people are the main ethnic group living around Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. They have a long history of living in the region and are known for their farming practices and unique culture. Additionally, the Maasai people also have a presence in the surrounding area.
Mount Kilimanjaro with its three volcanic cones, "Kibo", "Mawenzi", and "Shira", is a dormant volcanic mountain in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa, and rises approximately 4,877 metres (16,001 ft) from its base to 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) above sea level. Mount Everest, also known in Nepal as Sagarmāthā and in Tibet as Chomolungma, is Earth's highest mountain. It is located in the Mahalangur mountain range in Nepal and Tibet. Its peak is 8,848 metres (29,029 ft) above sea level.
"Blue Mountain" (uncredited) Music by Alfred Newman Played by Benny Carter (This melody is also known as "Love Is Cynthia" and is dedicated "To Ava")
It rises higher from its base than any other mountain on Earth