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Morogoro lies in the agricultural heartland of
Tanzania, and is a centre of farming in the southern highlands. Tobacco is
grown in the region and consolidated here before going on to market. In
addition to its agricultural importance, Morogoro is also the centre for
missionary work that goes on in the country, and the various missions and
their schools and hospitals are a central feature of the town.
The town of Morogoro lies at the base of the Uluguru Mountains,
part of the Eastern Arc chain. Its close location to the peaks makes
Morogoro an important stop for hiking trips to the Ulugurus. The mountains
are notable for their ancient forests, which botanists estimate to be around
25 million year old -- some of the oldest forests on the continent. The
ancient woodlands support an incredible array of bird and insect life, as
well as diverse plant species. The indigenous Luguru tribe offers cultural
tourism programmes around the Ulugurus and outside Morogoro. |
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