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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. |
