The East African mountains are a mountain region in East Africa, encompassing Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi. The mountains are related to the East African Rift system.  Eastern Africa (UN subregion)  East African Community  Central African Federation (defunct)  geographic, including above East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easternmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

History

The three highest peaks in Africa are Mt Kilimanjaro (5,895m, 19,340ft), Mt Kenya (5,199m, 17,058ft) and Mt Ruwenzori (5,109m, 16,761ft). They were discovered by Europeans in order of distance from the coast, which also happens to be in decreasing order of height. They were also explored and climbed in this order.^[1] Lyskamm, 4 527 m, Pennine Alps A mountain is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain in a limited area. ... A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... Kilimanjaro is a mountain in northeastern Tanzania. ... World map showing the location of Europe. ... The West Coast of New Zealand The coast is defined as the part of the land adjoining or near the ocean. ... Exploration is the act of searching or traveling for the purpose of discovery, e. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

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