Mount Kikizi Explained
Kikizi |
Elevation M: | 2145 |
Map: | Burundi |
Label Position: | bottom |
Mount Kikizi is one of the highest mountains in Burundi. Its summit is at a height of 2,145 m (7,038 ft). The mountain stands in the country's southeast, between the towns of Rutana and Kinyinya.[1]
A spring emanating from Mount Kikizi, the Ruvyironza, was identified by Burkhart Waldecker as being the source of the White Nile.[2] [3]
Notes and References
- Book: Fitzpatrick. M. Parkinson. T. Ray. N. East Africa. 2006. Lonely Planet. Footscray, Victoria. 9781741042863. registration.
- Book: Traveler's Guide to the Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi. 1956. Tourist Bureau for the Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi. 72.
- Book: Mugoti. Godfrey. [{{Google books|Plvuddy_4NYC|page=81|keywords=Ruvyironza|text=|plainurl=y}} Africa (a-z).]. 2009. Lulu.com. 9781435728905. 81. en.