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Which mountain is the highest point in Africa?

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Map of East Africa showing political boundaries, major cities, and capitals, overlaid with shaded elevation zones. Higher elevations are concentrated in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania, while lower elevations follow the coastal regions along the Indian Ocean and extend into Somalia and Mozambique. Major lakes such as Victoria, Tanganyika, and Rudolf are also marked.
Eastern Africa

The highest point in Africa is Kilimanjaro, a volcanic massif located in northeastern Tanzania.1

Specifically, the mountain's central cone, known as Kibo, reaches an elevation of 19,340 feet (5,895 meters) at Uhuru Peak, making it the highest point on the continent.231