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WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer:Though Mt Kilimanjaro is situated near the equator, its peak is always covered with snow because it is located at the height of 5, 895 meters. The temperature decreases with an increase in height.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mount Kilimanjaro (Kilima Njaro or “shining mountain” in Swahili), the highest point in Africa, reaches 5, 895 meters (19, 340 feet) above sea level, tall enough to maintain a permanent snow cap despite being just 330 kilometers (210 miles) south of the equator.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cayambe, despite literally being on the equatorial line, has a permanent snow cap! Its south slope is the highest point in the world crossed by the Equator itself, and is the only point on the Equator with snow cover.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Mount Kilimanjaro climate is generally cool and temperate. As hikers climb from the base of the mountain to the peak, they will see a large amount of climate variety. Mount Kilimanjaro is home to 5 unique climate zones-all of which hikers pass through on their climb up to the summit, Uhuru Peak!