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Eastern Africa, west of Kenya .
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| Land Boudaries Border Country :
| Democratic Republic of the Congo 765 km, Kenya 933 km, Rwanda 169 km, Sudan 435 km, Tanzania 396 km .
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INFORMATIONS MAPS
| Land Boudaries Total :
| 2,698 km .
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| Geographic Coordinates :
| tropical; generally rainy with two dry seasons (December to February, June to August); semiarid in northeast .
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| Area Total :
| 236,040 sq km .
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| Area Land :
| 199,710 sq km .
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| Area Water :
| 36,330 sq km .
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| Area Comparative :
| slightly smaller than Oregon .
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| Coast Line :
| 0 km (landlocked) .
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| Railways Total :
| 1,241 km .
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| Highways Total :
| 27,000 km .
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| Waterways :
| 300 km (on Lake Victoria, 200 km on Lake Albert, Lake Kyoga, and parts of Albert Nile) (2004 est.) .
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| Ports and Harbors :
| Entebbe, Jinja, Port Bell .
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Population on 13-Sep-02 : 71130
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This is the boda-boda (bicycle taxi) capital of Africa! Just about everyone rides a bike here. The municipality has licensed each bike issuing an individual number plate. Needless to say it is the cheapest transport around town. Mbale is a lively bustling market town. The architecture is very reminiscent of the colonial era. The clock tower round about is certainly the most distinctive structure in town.
The bus station and taxi park is very central. Buses originating from Lira, Soroti, and Moroto are frequent throughout the day proceeding to Kampala. Those traveling to Budadiri (Mt. Elgon trekking) or Sipi Falls will find mini bus taxis departing throughout the morning leaving when full.
There are enough shops in town to equip yourself sufficiently for an extended trek on Mt. Elgon with both fresh and dried provisions.
(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.)
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