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Rwenzori Mountains National Park
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Rwenzori Mountains National Park

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Wonder Type: Natural
Country: Uganda
Best of: Park, Mountains
Description:
The Rwenzori Mountains National 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. [More Details]
This article uses material from UNESCO World Heritage List article "Rwenzori Mountains National Park", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike 3.0 IGO License.