Lake Nakuwa Wetland system
Uganda
Lake Nakuwa Wetland System is a wetland found in the south-eastern part of the Kyoga system covering the districts of Kamuli District, Pallisa District and Soroti District in Eastern Uganda. The wetland is located 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Pallisa town. It covers an area of 911.5 km². It is associated with a number of satellite lakes and a swamp system containing papyrus which is used for making mats, thatching, and crafts as well as cichlid species and other fish taxa. The wetland plays a role in flood prevention and water purification, as well as ground-water recharge. It is also used for bird watching.
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