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Kilimanjaro is a large mountain in the country of Tanzania, specifically to northeast of the country. This mountain is formed by three inactive volcanoes: the Shira, the University, Kibo. The volcano of the Shira measures about 3900 meters, 5100 meters University, and Kibo about 5800 meters. If by a thing is known the Kilimanjaro to part of his large height, is by the layer of ice that covers their part more high, and that unfortunately is is reduced drastically.

This place has been of great admiration by many explorers from the day that was discovered, that it meant a great challenge trying to climb it or discuss the species found in it. In addition to having gone through times that belonged to the Germans and the British. Read the rest of this entry »

The Fort Jesus (Fort Jesus) of Mombasa, one of the most important cultural heritage sites of the Kenyan coast has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since 1997, UNESCO recognized the Lake Turkana in Kenya as one of the most beautiful in the world and included in its list of World Heritage. In the list, then joined Mount Kenya National Park (1997), the old town of Lamu (2001) and sacred groves and the Mijikenda Kaya (2008). Now with the raid of Fort Jesus in Mombasa and the 3 main Rift Valley lakes (Bogoria, Nakuru and Elementeita), Kenya now has 6 locations highlighted by the UNESCO . Read the rest of this entry »