Mount Elgon National Park

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:National_Park
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by road
has several entry points
gptkbp:area 1,121 square kilometers
gptkbp:biodiversity rich flora and fauna
gptkbp:climate tropical highland climate
rainy seasons
dry seasons
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:protected_area
gptkbp:contains gptkb:caldera
waterfalls
gptkbp:cultural_events local festivals
traditional ceremonies
community tours
gptkbp:cultural_significance home to the Bagisu people
gptkbp:elevation 4,321 meters
gptkbp:established gptkb:1992
gptkbp:fauna endemic animal species
gptkbp:features gptkb:Mount_Elgon
gptkb:hot_springs
caves
gptkbp:flora endemic plant species
gptkbp:geological_features volcanic origin
unique rock formations
ancient lava flows
gptkbp:highest_point gptkb:Wagagai_Peak
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mount Elgon National Park
gptkbp:is_home_to gptkb:animals
various bird species
buffaloes
gptkbp:landscape mountainous terrain
scenic views
lush vegetation
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Kenya
gptkb:Uganda
gptkbp:managed_by gptkb:Uganda_Wildlife_Authority
gptkb:Kenya_Wildlife_Service
gptkbp:part_of Mount Elgon massif
gptkbp:popular_activities hiking
bird watching
camping
gptkbp:research_importance climate change studies
biodiversity studies
gptkbp:surrounding_area Mount Elgon Forest Reserve
gptkbp:surrounding_cities engaged in eco-tourism
benefit from park fees
gptkbp:threats deforestation
human-wildlife conflict
poaching
gptkbp:tourism_impact employment opportunities
local economy boost
gptkbp:visitors attracts thousands annually
gptkbp:wildlife gptkb:Ant-Man
gptkb:butterflies
insects
monkeys
various reptiles
important for regional biodiversity
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kapchorwa,_Uganda
gptkb:Kenya_National_Parks
gptkb:Mount_Elgon
gptkb:Bungoma_County,_Kenya
gptkb:Kween_District,_Uganda
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6