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Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa at 5895 meters / 19,341 feet above sea level. There are three volcanic cones – Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira, is an active stratovolcano in northeastern Tanzaina. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain mountains stand alone and the fourth largest in the world, an impressive rishing 5882 meters / 19,298 feet from the base.
Etymology of the word “Kilimanjaro” is uncertain. Many consider him as a combination of Swahili words (mountain) ‘Kilima’ and the word Kichagga “Njaro” (white), thus the name of White Mountain. Others think it is a consequence of the word “Njaro” Chagga in / Kichagga “and this is our Mount Kilimanjaro = name -.” Kibo “in Kichagga means” see “and refers to the rocks seen in the snow. The Swahili word” Uhuru “means” freedom “, a name given to Tanzania’s independence, Britain acquired in 1961 to celebrate.
In connection with geology, the fourth highest mountain in the Seven Summits. Uhuru Peak rises to extraordinary heights of 5895 m above sea level (above the main entrance to the sea). Uhuru Peak is the highest peak on the Kibo crater lip. Even if not active, this mountain has fumaroles that emit gas in the crater at the main peak of Kibo.
Due to the fact that it is an island in the sky, Kilimanjaro has a unique vegetation such as carbon for water in the meadow Tussock Function and other crops to maintain, because all adjusted to life in alpine conditions. Kilimanjaro known for a variety of forest types at different elevations 3000 m / 9843 m with more than 1,200 species of vascular plants. Ocotea wet mountainous forest in the south. Subalpine Erica forests at 4100 m / 13,451 ft cloud forest are the highest point in Africa.
However, a low endemic level, despite the wealth of biodiversity. A Forest relic in the deepest valleys of the area under cultivation is shown that a rich forest flora inhabited Kilimanjaro in the past, with a limited variety of species otherwise only known from the Eastern Arc Mountains. This is a very low level endemic in the mountains can be a direct result of damage to lowland forests, rather than the relatively young age of the mountain. Have extensive bamboo forests compared with other high mountains in East Africa have a similar high rainfall.

The Galapagos

Initially, Darwin did not know about the great influence of the Galapagos Islands, and none of them have made clear what is appropriate and then will release his breakthrough in 1859. His passion for nature and a determination in relation to described him to look at every place he visited in detail, and he was looking for more complete exploration of the Galapagos Islands as possible.
It is this degree of acute observation that Darwin took back to England, if we look at the collections in the HMS Beagle voyage. Great help from some very influential contacts in the scientific fraternity at that time to support his work, Darwin can provide evidence that will forever alter the human mind. He used to write regularly in her diary when the ship Beagle. In later writings, he also noted the impact of wildlife on the islands and the exploration of each island. Charles Darwin discovers the Galapagos from a unique perspective that raises the idea that the island is as they follow their evolution over time.
Unique experience to be able to mingle with wild animals and how they have adapted to the environment it is difficult to observe volcanic islands, which most visitors out. Of the lizards, turtles and penguins, tropical fish, frigates, finches and all made famous by Darwin, you will find a variety of living things almost without unmatched anywhere else in the world.
A good way to end the diversity in the Galapagos has to offer is to sail between the islands, take some time to come out and follow in the footsteps of Darwin, relax on the beach or snorkel among exotic marine life.

Bu Tinah Island Abu Dhabi

If you do hear his Abu Dhabi, will surely think of you ride the endless desert. With nearly 200 offshore islands, Abu Dhabi is the goal and certainly the most interesting island to another, without any boring cliché, sun sand and sea at any time, without stopping.
Take Yas Island, home of the new Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The island also offers plenty of adrenaline racing with a Ferrari theme park, Water Park, world class golf courses and polo fields. With a rich marine ecosystem, mangroves, towering.
Bu Tinah is home to several endangered species, including hawksbill turtles in danger of extinction more than 800 manatees and dolphins Indo-Pacific humpback occasionally. For those looking for adventure safaris, Sir Bani Yas Island offers a unique experience, which was originally a personal shrine late founder and ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the island is now offering those seeking the possibility of finding novel, with Safari, Guided bicycle mountain through the interior of the desert.
With more than half the island a sanctuary dedicated to nature reserves and bird, visitors face a large number of animal-free, different sub-species of gazelle and rare deer, spotted deer, Barbary sheep weird (sort of goat antelope of Africa), flocks of white flamingos interesting at sunrise. With the emirate’s latest project, a multi-billion dollar development of Saadiyat Island has been there, Abu Dhabi is set to center for the arts from the East, with the Louvre and the Guggenheim Museum.