The Kilimanjaro Region is located in Tanzania, in Northeastern Africa. This is just one of the 26 regions in Tanzania. It is bordered to the North and East by Kenya; and to the West by the Arusha Region. Correspondingly, it is bordered to the Southwest by the Manyara Region; and to the South by the Tanga Region. There are six districts in the Kilimanjaro region including Hai, Rombo, Moshi Urban, Moshi Rural, Mwanga, and Same. Moshi is the capital of the Kilimanjaro region with a population of about 150,000. According to the 2002 Tanzania National Census, the total population of the Kilimanjaro Region was 1,381,149.
Aside from the rich culture and heritage of the Kilimanjaro Region, it is most famous for its tallest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. This mountain is the tallest mountain in Africa, and has been every climber's dream. Mount Kilimanjaro is the major tourist attraction in the region.
The Kilimanjaro Region is generally made up of the Changga tribe. This tribe resides in the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, along with Pare tribe. Even though there is a wide range of different people in Moshi, most of these people are from the Changga tribe, making this region dominantly that of the Changga tribe. Since this tribe is originally Bantu, or African, they have practically inhabited the area since the 15th century.
The Changgas are distinct for their hard work and diplomacy. Since the Changga tribe does not observe the traditional central leadership, there have been more than 100 small chiefdoms by the middle of the 19th century. Surprisingly though, these chiefdoms have good relationships with each other most especially in trading. The Changgas are known for their efficient agricultural and trading skills making them self sufficient in their basic staple needs.
Today, Changgas remain in the Kilimanjaro Region with varieties of crops that they produce from the fertile soils of Mount Kilimanjaro. The major crop production is still coffee which accounts for the world famous Arabica Coffee. Coffee growing and production provides the main livelihood of thousands of people in the Kilimanjaro Region.
On the other hand, aside from coffee, this region is also famous for its wildlife. Since Mount Kilimanjaro is an inactive stratovolcano, its rich and fertile soils produce graze lands that are just about perfect for some of the world's most exotic fauna. Moreover, since most of Mount Kilimanjaro is uninhabited, many animals prefer to stay here. Some of the wildlife that can be seen around these areas includes the bush pig, the honey badger, and the aardvark. Although there are not many large animals around, the colobus and monkeys can be frequently seen. Hundreds of various bird species such as the Turaco and the Hornbill are abundant in Mount Kilimanjaro though.
Aside from the rich culture and heritage of the Kilimanjaro Region, it is most famous for its tallest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. This mountain is the tallest mountain in Africa, and has been every climber's dream. Mount Kilimanjaro is the major tourist attraction in the region.
The Kilimanjaro Region is generally made up of the Changga tribe. This tribe resides in the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, along with Pare tribe. Even though there is a wide range of different people in Moshi, most of these people are from the Changga tribe, making this region dominantly that of the Changga tribe. Since this tribe is originally Bantu, or African, they have practically inhabited the area since the 15th century.
The Changgas are distinct for their hard work and diplomacy. Since the Changga tribe does not observe the traditional central leadership, there have been more than 100 small chiefdoms by the middle of the 19th century. Surprisingly though, these chiefdoms have good relationships with each other most especially in trading. The Changgas are known for their efficient agricultural and trading skills making them self sufficient in their basic staple needs.
Today, Changgas remain in the Kilimanjaro Region with varieties of crops that they produce from the fertile soils of Mount Kilimanjaro. The major crop production is still coffee which accounts for the world famous Arabica Coffee. Coffee growing and production provides the main livelihood of thousands of people in the Kilimanjaro Region.
On the other hand, aside from coffee, this region is also famous for its wildlife. Since Mount Kilimanjaro is an inactive stratovolcano, its rich and fertile soils produce graze lands that are just about perfect for some of the world's most exotic fauna. Moreover, since most of Mount Kilimanjaro is uninhabited, many animals prefer to stay here. Some of the wildlife that can be seen around these areas includes the bush pig, the honey badger, and the aardvark. Although there are not many large animals around, the colobus and monkeys can be frequently seen. Hundreds of various bird species such as the Turaco and the Hornbill are abundant in Mount Kilimanjaro though.