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Eight facts about barberton makhonjwa mountain

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Answered by Anonymous
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Situated in north-eastern South Africa, the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains comprises 40% of the Barberton Greenstone Belt, one of the world's oldest geological structures.

The Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains are also known as the Barberton Mountains or the Barberton Greenstone Belt.

Their claim to UNESCO fame is their containing the oldest and best preserved volcanic and sedimentary rock on the planet (estimated to be a breath-taking 3.6 billion years old).

The Barberton Makhonjwa Mountain Land is also home to a few nature reserves of different sizes.

The entire area is made up of small mountains and hills, with altitudes of between 600 and 1 800 metres above sea level.

Forests, valleys and grassy plains are all part of the gorgeous countryside.

For travellers and visitors that want to experience the mountains in a tangible way, there is plenty to see and do here.

Some of the animals that can be found roaming the land include zebra, cheetah, jackal, hyena, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, caracal, eland, elephant, ostrich, impala, blue wildebeest, red hartebeest, and many more.


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Answered by hotelcalifornia
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Eight facts about Barberton Makhonjwa mountain:

  • It is also known as Barberton Greenstone Belt.
  • It is located in South African continent.
  • UNESCO awarded this place because of the eco - wealth, and it is the place for various plants and animals.
  • In 1884, the presence of gold in mountain ranges was evidenced by this mountain.
  • It is the centre of tourism in South Africa.
  • It has the ancient rock deposits of life, especially the best preserved volcanic and sedimentary rock on the planet.
  • Hence, it is known as genesis of life.
  • It acts as the World's heritage site.
  • The Kaapvaal Craton in the Eastern part of this mountain, provides information that Africa and Australia had a single mass in the earlier period.

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