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Africa/Addis_Ababa |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Kampala |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in eastern Ethiopia, within the Afar region, Awash National Park is the country's oldest nature reserve, established in 1966. The park is named after the Awash River that runs through it, the river of life that nurtures a rich ecosystem. The park's diverse terrain encompasses volcanic rock formations, vast grasslands, salt marsh lakes and the magnificent Awash Falls, which cascade majestically from a 50-meter-high cliff. It is a wildlife paradise, inhabited by mammals such as giraffes, baboons, East African sword antelopes and warthogs, as well as a birdwatcher's paradise, attracting hundreds of species of birds including flamingos and vultures. As part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Awash National Park not only epitomizes Ethiopia's natural heritage, but is also an excellent destination for exploring the untouched wildness of East Africa.
Moroto is the capital of Moroto District in northeastern Uganda, located in the heart of Karamoja region, is the political, economic and cultural hub of the region. The locality is dominated by Karanjin nomads, with traditional animal husbandry as the mainstay industry, and cattle are regarded as a symbol of wealth and status, forming a unique nomadic culture. Located on the edge of the East African Rift Valley, the city has a semi-arid climate with distinct dry and rainy seasons. Although the infrastructure is relatively weak, the city has gradually attracted tourists by virtue of the surrounding natural landscapes such as Mt. Elgon and the original ethnic customs, and has become an important window to experience the multiculturalism of Uganda.