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Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest: A Unique Biosphere Reserve in Kenya

Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest, officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, is a significant natural wonder located in Kenya. This protected area encompasses Mount Kenya, the second-highest peak in Africa, standing at an impressive height of 5,199 meters above sea level.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

At 5,199 m, Mount Kenya is the second highest peak in Africa. It is an ancient extinct volcano, which during its period of activity (3.1-2.6 million years ago) is thought to have risen to 6,500 m. There are 12 remnant glaciers on the mountain, all receding rapidly, and four secondary peaks that sit at the head of the U-shaped glacial valleys. With its rugged glacier-clad summits and forested middle slopes, Mount Kenya is one of the most impressive landscapes in East Africa. The evolution and ecology of its afro-alpine flora provide an outstanding example of ecological and biological processes. Through the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Ngare Ndare Forest Reserve, the property also incorporates lower lying scenic foothills and arid habitats of high biodiversity, situated in the ecological transition zone between the mountain ecosystem and the semi-arid savanna grasslands. The area also lies within the traditional migrating route of the African elephant population.

Encyclopedia Record: Mount Kenya National Park

Mount Kenya National Park is a national park in Kenya that was established in 1949 around Mount Kenya to protect its surrounding environment and wildlife. It is also a drainage basin for the region's water supply.

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