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Name:Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Area:East Africa
Country:Uganda
Registered Year:1994
Type:Natural Heritage
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Brief Description:
The Rwenzori Mountains Natoinal Park covers nearly 100,000 ha in western Uganda and comprises the main part of the Rwenzori mountain chain, which includes Africa's third highest peak (Mount Margherita: 5,109 m). The region's glaciers, waterfalls and lakes make it one of Africa's most beautiful alpine areas. The park has many natural habitats of endangered species and a rich and unusual flora comprising, among other species, the giant heather.
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