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 Entebbe Botanical Gardens, Entebbe Uganda
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| The Entebbe Botanical Gardens
established in 1898 are situated on the northern shores of Lake
Victoria virtually on the equator. Experiencing an annual rainfall
of 1623 mm and at an altitude of 1134 metres the gardens are
set in 40.7 hectres. |
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Botanical Gardens 4 image Slide Show
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| The gardens house a collection
of species of plants of the tropical, sub-tropical and temperate
zones, besides several shrubs and other plants regenerated naturally
over the years.The collection as of 1998 numbered 309 species,
199 indigenous to Uganda, 122 with known medicinal value and
110 exotic. The gardens are a popular attraction for visitors
of which some 40,000 per year are passing through the gates since
the rehabilitation in 1998. |
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