Goli, Uganda
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Goli, Uganda, often referred to simply as Goli, is a town in Northern Uganda
.
, West Nile sub-region
in Northern Uganda
. The town lies close to the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo
. It is located approximately 90 kilometres (55.9 mi), by road, southeast of Arua
, the largest town in the sub-region. This location lies approximately 360 kilometres (223.7 mi), by road, northwest of Kampala
, the capital of Uganda
and the largest city in that country. The district headquarters, at Zombo
, are located about 25 kilometres (15.5 mi), by road, northwest of Goli. The coordinates of the town are:02 23 12N, 31 01 48E (Latitude:2.3867; Longitude:31.0300).
(DRC). It is located on the main road between Arua
, the largest city in the West Nile sub-region
on the Ugandan side and Bunia
, the capital of Ituri Province in the DRC. In 2009, Goli was one of the locations of disagreements between Uganda and DRC over their international border. The two countries selected a review commission to study the problem and report to the two governments.
Northern Region, Uganda
Northern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
.
Location
Goli is located in Zombo DistrictZombo District
Zombo District is a district in Northern Uganda. It is named after its main municipal, administrative and commercial center, Zombo.-Location:Zombo District is bordered by Arua District to the north, Nebbi District to the east, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south and west...
, West Nile sub-region
West Nile sub-region
West Nile sub-region is a region in north-western Uganda that consists of the districts of Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha-Terego, Moyo, Nebbi and Yumbe...
in Northern Uganda
Northern Region, Uganda
Northern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
. The town lies close to the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
. It is located approximately 90 kilometres (55.9 mi), by road, southeast of Arua
Arua
Arua is a town in Arua District, Northern Uganda. An important local commercial centre, it is a base for a large refugee population from Southern Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is an aid distribution centre for those nations.-Location:...
, the largest town in the sub-region. This location lies approximately 360 kilometres (223.7 mi), by road, northwest of Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, the capital of Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
and the largest city in that country. The district headquarters, at Zombo
Zombo
Zombo was a South African singer, songwriter and music producer, best known as a member of kwaito group Abashante.-Biography:...
, are located about 25 kilometres (15.5 mi), by road, northwest of Goli. The coordinates of the town are:02 23 12N, 31 01 48E (Latitude:2.3867; Longitude:31.0300).
Overview
The small town of Goli, Uganda sits on Uganda's border with the Democratic Republic of the CongoDemocratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
(DRC). It is located on the main road between Arua
Arua
Arua is a town in Arua District, Northern Uganda. An important local commercial centre, it is a base for a large refugee population from Southern Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is an aid distribution centre for those nations.-Location:...
, the largest city in the West Nile sub-region
West Nile sub-region
West Nile sub-region is a region in north-western Uganda that consists of the districts of Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha-Terego, Moyo, Nebbi and Yumbe...
on the Ugandan side and Bunia
Bunia
Bunia is a city in Democratic Republic of the Congo and is the headquarters of Ituri Interim Administration in the Ituri region of Orientale Province....
, the capital of Ituri Province in the DRC. In 2009, Goli was one of the locations of disagreements between Uganda and DRC over their international border. The two countries selected a review commission to study the problem and report to the two governments.
Landmarks
The landmarks within the town limits or close to the edges of town include:- The offices of Goli Town Council
- The International Border Crossing into the Democratic Republic of the CongoDemocratic Republic of the CongoThe Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
- World ConcernWorld ConcernWorld Concern is a Christian humanitarian organization that operates relief and development programsin 13 countries, and funds partnership programs in nine other countries. The organization’s mission...
Medical Center - A rural health facility run by a missionary nurse - Goli Central Market
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See also
- PaidhaPaidha-Location:Paidha is located in Zombo District, West Nile sub region in Northern Uganda. The town lies close to the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located approximately , by road, south of Arua, the largest city in the sub-region. This location lies approximately , by road,...
- ZomboZombo, UgandaZombo, Uganda, often referred to simply as Zombo, is a town in Zombo District, West Nile sub-region, Northern Uganda.-Location:Zombo lies approximately , by road, west of Nebbi, the nearest large town. This location is approximately , by road, south of Arua, the largest city in the sub-region...
- Zombo DistrictZombo DistrictZombo District is a district in Northern Uganda. It is named after its main municipal, administrative and commercial center, Zombo.-Location:Zombo District is bordered by Arua District to the north, Nebbi District to the east, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south and west...
- West Nile sub-region
- Northern Region, UgandaNorthern Region, UgandaNorthern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...