Mount Moroto

mountain, Uganda

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Mount Moroto is a mountain in northeastern Uganda, reaching an elevation of 10,007 feet (3,050 metres). It is located near the town of Moroto, which is situated at 4,500 feet (1,370 metres). The area surrounding Mount Moroto is characterized by scrub grassland where cattle are grazed, and food crops like corn, cassava, and soybeans are cultivated. The town of Moroto itself features small shops (dukas) and is known for local crafts such as woodwork, pottery, and weaving. Mount Moroto is part of a string of volcanic mountains that define the northeastern border of Uganda's plateau region.12

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…mountains that include Mounts Morungole, Moroto, and Kadam, all of which exceed 9,000 feet (2,750 metres) in elevation. The southernmost mountain—Mount Elgon—is also the highest of the chain, reaching 14,178 feet (4,321 metres). South and west of these mountains is an eastern extension of the Rift Valley, as well as…
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…mountains that include Mounts Morungole, Moroto, and Kadam, all of which exceed 9,000 feet (2,750 metres) in elevation. The southernmost mountain—Mount Elgon—is also the highest of the chain, reaching 14,178 feet (4,321 metres). South and west of these mountains is an eastern extension of the Rift Valley, as well as…
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