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Rwenzori Mountains National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
The Rwenzori mountains
Map showing the location of Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Map showing the location of Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Location of Rwenzori Mountains National Park
LocationKasese District, Uganda
Nearest cityKasese
Coordinates00°22′N 29°57′E / 0.367°N 29.950°E / 0.367; 29.950
Area998 km2 (385 sq mi)
Established1991
Governing bodyUgandan Wildlife Authority
UNESCO World Heritage Site
TypeNatural
Criteriavii, x
Designated1994 (18th session)
Reference no.684
RegionAfrica
Endangered1999–2004
Ramsar Wetland
Official nameRwenzori Mountains Ramsar Site
DesignatedMay 13, 2009 [1]

Rwenzori Mountains National Park is a Ugandan national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Rwenzori Mountains. Almost 1,000 km2 (386 sq mi) in size, the park has Africa's third highest mountain peak and many waterfalls, lakes, and glaciers. The park is known for its beautiful plant life.

  1. ^ "Ramsar List". Ramsar.org. Retrieved 13 April 2013.

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