Which is the highest mountain in africa?

The highest mountain on African continent is Kilimanjaro. It occupies the area near 400000 hectares and rises 5,895 metres above sea level. Kibo, the highest peak, is dormant, but could erupt again. The name of this mountain can be translated from Kiswahili as “The shining mountain”. Many people made attempts to summit this great point but only two-thirds were crowned with success. Every year 10 people sacrifice their lives for feeling themselves on the top.