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Mount Kenya
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Mount Kenya
COUNTRY
Kenya
ADDRESS
Mount Kenya, Swahili Kirinyaga, central Kenya
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About Mount Kenya
Mount Kenya is well-known as the second-tallest mountain in Africa. The mountain is found in the old Central and Eastern provinces of Kenya. Mount Kenya was made by a volcanic eruption around 3 million years ago. Mount Kenya is one of the most visited mountain range in Africa
Some Lesser Known Facts About Mount Kenya
- Mount Kenya used to look alike one of the Renowned Mountain named Mount Fuji. The mountains look similar due to their smooth and conical shape.
- Mount Kenya has the three highest peaks as Nelion, Batian, and Leana. All three peaks are covered with around 11 small glaciers.
- It was examined that till the year 2050, there will be no glaciers left in Mount Kenya.
- Mount Kenya provides water supply to the 2 million citizens living in Kenya through glaciers and rivers flowing around.
- Mount of Kenya is being bordered by a variety of different types of vegetation. The vegetation helps in feeding the people living in the country as well.
- Mount Kenya's lower mountain area is found filled with some wild animals such as antelopes, porcupines, tree hyrax, elephants, hyenas, monkeys, and even lions.
- In the year 1949, Mount Kenya National Park was constructed to safeguard flora and fauna. The park is recorded as UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1997 which is established at the site of Mount Kenya.
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