Goli is a town in the Northern Region of

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History

On 13 February 1965, Goli and Paidha were bombed by the

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in retaliation for the support of the Ugandan government for Simba rebels. The attack caused minimal damage.

Location

Goli is located in Nebbi District,

West Nile sub-region West Nile sub-region, previously known as West Nile Province and West Nile District, is a sub-region in north-western Uganda, in the Northern Region, Uganda, Northern Region of Uganda. Location The sub-region is bordered by the Democratic Republ ...

, The town is at the international border with the

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. It is approximately , by road, south-east of

Arua Arua is a city and commercial centre within the Arua District in the Northern Region, Uganda, Northern Region of Uganda. Location Arua is approximately north-west of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda, Arua is about , by road, west ...

, the largest town in the sub-region. This location is approximately , by road, north-west of

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, the capital and largest city of Uganda. The district headquarters, at

Nebbi Nebbi is a town in the Nebbi District of the Northern Region, Uganda, Northern Region of Uganda. It is the site of the district headquarters. Location Nebbi is located in the West Nile sub-region, along the Karuma–Olwiyo–Pakwach–Nebbi–Aru ...

are located about , by road, north-east of Goli. The coordinates of the town are: 2°23'14.0"N, 31°01'35.0"E (Latitude:2.387222; Longitude:31.026389).

Overview

The small town of Goli, Uganda is located on the main road between Arua on the Ugandan side and

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, the capital of

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in the DRC. In 2009, Goli was one of the locations of disagreements between Uganda and the 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 * World Concern Medical Center - A rural health facility run by a missionary nurse * Goli Central Market * St. Stephen's Cathedral of the Church of Uganda, Nebbi Diocese

Photos

Photos Taken Around Goli, Uganda in 2003

References

Works cited

External links

Satellite Map of Goli, Uganda

Firsthand Account of Working in Goli
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