KILMANDJARO, the highest mountain in Africa (with the doubtful exception of Kenia), is in the Djagga country, W.N.W. from Mombaz, S. Lat. 3. 40., E. Long. 36., about 250 miles from the coast. It is crowned with perpetual snow: estimated height, 20,000 feet. It was discovered in April 1848 by Dr Krapf, a missionary.
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