UGANDA – THE PEARL OF AFRICA

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Uganda is a landlocked country in Eastern-Central Africa, known as the Pearl of Africa. It is culturally and ecologically biodiverse and borders Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Uganda lies on the equator and is home to the world’s highest concentration of primates, including gorillas and chimpanzees. A scenically rich country of fertile agricultural land, mountains and lakes makes travel a fascinating adventure. Rare sightings of the Shoebill Stork from a dug-out canoe are a wonderful experience unique to Uganda.

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UGANDA NATIONAL PARKS: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Mount Elgon National Park, Murchinson Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Ziwa Ranch.

UGANDA NATURAL HABITAT Uganda is a destination for adventure travel, with opportunities to trek in rainforests with the Gorillas, whitewater raft down the Nile River, and climb spectacular mountain peaks. Uganda is a country of striking topographical contrasts, rising from open savannah lands, lakes, and dense rainforests to steep-sloped agricultural terrain and misty mountains with vast areas of protected habitat for wildlife and birdlife. Coffee is one of the primary economic drivers in the country.

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Location: Eastern Africa
Capital City: Kampala
Currency: Ugandan Shilling
Population: 48.58 million
Form of Government: Unitary
Main Languages: English and Swahili
Climate: Tropical with 2 rainy seasons per year

Uganda gained independence on October 9, 1962. The borders of Uganda define an arbitrary division between societies, people, religions and languages. The Bantu migrated from the South, and the Nilotic and Sudanic people from the north. The British prioritized the south socially and economically. As a result, the Bantu emerged to dominate academic, judicial and religious positions, establishing an economic power in the south. However, the north provided the British with armed forces and military power, and this imbalance defined the political, social and economic landscape in post-colonial Uganda.