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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Uganda
Date of Inscription: 1994
Criteria: (vii)(x)
Core zone: 32092 ha
Districts of Kabale, Kisoro and Rukungiri
S1 04 50 E29 39 41
Ref: 682

Brief Description

Located in south-western Uganda, at the junction of the plain and mountain forests, Bwindi Park covers 32,000 ha and is known for its exceptional biodiversity, with more than 160 species of trees and over 100 species of ferns. Many types of birds and butterflies can also be found there, as well as many endangered species, including the mountain gorilla.

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