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Uganda
Uganda takes its name from the Buganda Kingdom which encompasses a portion of the country including the capital city Kampala.
The country is located on the East African plateau and lies approximately almost completely on the Nile Basin.
It has a population of 30 Million people. Ugandan is also known as the Pearl of Africa.
Size of Country: Uganda has a surface area of 241,139Km² and is divided into 80 districts.
Climate: The country has a tropical climate generally rainy with two dry seasons. The terrain is
mostly plateau with a rim of mountains.
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Language: The most predominant language spoken in Uganda among the natives is Luganda
however English is their official language.
Tourist Attractions
National Parks: Murchison falls National Park, Ruwenzori Mountains National Park, Queen
Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Semuliki National Park, Semliki
Wildlife Reserve, Kibale National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Mount Elgon National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park.
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