Why is it called kilimanjaro?

Anonymous

∙ 8y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

The origin of the name Kilimanjaro is disputed. It's thought to be a European borrowing of Swahili Kilima-Njaro possibly meaning "great mountain". Others deem it a name derived from Wachagga saying that the mountain could not be climbed.

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Why is mount Kilimanjaro called Kilimanjaro?

Kilimanjaro means shining mountain in Swahili.

What are the mountain in Africa called?

Tanzania-Mount Kilimanjaro

What is the city north of Mt Kilimanjaro called?

That is Nairobi, capital of Kenya

Is moshi in Kilimanjaro?

Yes, Moshi is situated in Kilimanjaro region, near Mt. Kilimanjaro.

What is the height of Mount Kilimanjaro in feet?

Mt Kilimanjaro is 5896m high

Where is island of kilimanjaro located?

Kilimanjaro is not an island.

In what state is Kilimanjaro?

Mount Kilimanjaro is dormant.

Are there rats at Mount Kilimanjaro?

Yes there are rats at and on Mount Kilimanjaro. Yes there are rats at and on Mount Kilimanjaro.

In what country is Mt Kilimanjaro?

Mt Kilimanjaro is located in northern Tanzania.

What are the names of the peaks of Kilimanjaro?

The three volcanoes names are Shera, Kibo and Mawenzi

Does mt Kilimanjaro have volcanos?

mt Kilimanjaro is a volcanoe

Which is the highest Mountain Toubkal or Mountain Kilimanjaro?

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