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Ukerewe Island is 50 kms long and between 25 to 35 kms wide. It is a rocky island with smaller hills. The subsoil is dominated by crystalline rocks - from the oldest Precambrian earth period-, which are strongly lateralised. The landscape varies between flat land, cassava and rice fields, fruit plantations, rocks, rocky and sandy shores, beautiful lakeshores, and pine forest. The main town on Ukerewe is Nansio; where the ferries from Mwanza arrive and as well accommodate the district headquarter.
Eagle, Cormorants, and an occasional
Crowned Crane. Sports fishing are possible on almost any location around the island.
Most inhabitants are living in the many traditional villages scattered around the island. Along the shore is found scenic fishing hamlets, where the local fishermen land their night’s catch. Ukerewe is a paradise for birdwatchers, especially at the west shore and on its smaller islands. Here is found Eagles, Cormorants, and an occasional Crowned Crane. Sports fishing are possible on almost any location around the island.
The following pages will describe the district in more details. 
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