Western Uganda lies on the Great Rift Valley system that runs along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It is a natural system of lakes and wetlands including salty crater lakes and large freshwater masses such as Lake Albert. For this reason, the Uganda Rift Valley has earned its name: the ‘Albertine Rift.’ The Albertine Rift rises from an altitude of 700 metres to a peak of 5,000 metres in the Rwenzori Mountains. It is a nature paradise for animals, birds and fish. Birdlife International has classified it as an Endemic Bird Area. The region is a biodiversity hotspot and a Priority Eco-Region as per Conservation International and World Wildlife Fund classification systems.
Publication year
2009
Authors
Language
English
Keywords
ecosystems, environment, services
Geographic
Uganda
