Semuliki National Park
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 Location of Semliki National Park
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| Location | Bundibugyo District, Uganda |
| Nearest city | Fort Portal |
| Coordinates | 00°49′30″N 30°03′40″E / 0.82500°N 30.06111°ECoordinates: 00°49′30″N 30°03′40″E / 0.82500°N 30.06111°E |
| Area | 220 square kilometres (85 sq mi) |
| Established | October 1993 |
| Governing body | Uganda Wildlife Authority |
Semeliki National Park is located in Bwamba County, a remote part of the Bundibugyo District, in western Uganda. It was made a national park in October 1993 and is one of Uganda's newest national parks. 194 km2 (75 sq mi) of East Africa's only lowland tropical rainforest is found in the park. It is one of the richest areas of floral and faunal diversity in Africa, with bird species being especially diverse. The park is managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Semuliki National Park lies on Uganda's border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Rwenzori Mountains are to the south-east of the park, while Lake Albert is to the park's north. The park lies within the Albertine Rift, the western arm of the East African Rift. The park is located on a flat to gently undulating landform that ranges from 670 to 760 m (2,200 to 2,490 ft) above sea level.
The park experiences an average rainfall of 1,250 mm (49 in), with peaks in rainfall from March to May and from September to December. Many areas of the park experience flooding during the wet season. The temperature at the park varies from 18 to 30 °C (64 to 86 °F), with relatively small daily variations.
The park borders the Semuliki and Lamia Rivers, which are watering places for many animals. The park has two hot springs in a hot mineral encrusted swamp. One of the springs - Mumbuga spring - resembles a geyser by forming a 0.5 m high fountain. These hot springs attract a large number of shorebirds and they are a source of salt for many animals.
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