Udzungwa Mountains
Mountain range in south-central Tanzania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Udzungwa Mountains are a mountain range in south-central Tanzania. The mountains are mostly within Iringa Region, south of Tanzania's capital Dodoma. The Udzungwa Mountains are part of the Eastern Arc Mountains, and are home to a biodiverse community of flora and fauna with large numbers of endemic species.
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Udzungwa Mountains | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,579 m (8,461 ft) |
Coordinates | 07°46′S 36°49′E |
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Location | Iringa Region |
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The mountains are home to the Hehe people, and the name Udzungwa comes from the Kihehe word “Wadzungwa", which means the people who live on mountainsides. Iringa is the largest settlement in the mountains, and the regional headquarters.