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Photos of Tanzania

Zebras at Arusha National Park. The park covers Mount Meru, a prominent volcano (elevation 4,566 m) in the Arusha Region of northeastern Tanzania. While relatively small, the park is rich in wildlife and includes varied and spectacular landscapes.

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