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It was once the world’s greatest geological mystery — today it’s the gateway to a natural wonderland

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By Griffin Shea, CNN Jinja, Uganda (CNN) — For 2,000 years, Uganda’s natural wonders have inspired travelers, stretching improbably from ice-capped mountains to tropical beaches. Yet, for much of that history, the country’s interior remained shrouded in mystery. Uganda was long believed to be the origin of the world’s longest river, with speculation about the

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It was once the world’s greatest geological mystery — today it’s the gateway to a natural wonderland

By Griffin Shea, CNN Jinja, Uganda (CNN) — For 2,000 years, Uganda’s natural wonders have inspired travelers, stretching improbably from ice-capped mountains to tropical beaches. Yet, for much of that history, the country’s interior remained shrouded in mystery.Uganda was long believed to be the origin of the world’s longest river, with speculation about the source

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For two millennia, a spectacular place on Earth has captivated the imagination of explorers, offering landscapes ranging from snow-covered mountain peaks to tropical beaches. However, one of the world's greatest geographical mysteries, the origin of the Nile, the longest river, remained unsolved for centuries, stirring global fascination. In 150 A.D., the astronomer and Greek geographer Ptolemy first described the Nile spring as coming from the …

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KIFI broke the news in Idaho Falls, United States on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
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