Uganda It is an African country located in the center-east of the continent that has no coast. It limits the north with Sudan and Ethiopia, the south with Rwanda and Tanzania, the east with Kenya and the west with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its capital is Kampala and the language is English although there are numerous ethnic languages such as luganda or the Swahili.
The weatherContrary to what we may think, it has mild and moderate temperatures. The dry season runs from December to February and from June to August. It is particularly recommended to visit the country during these months of the year. March, April, May, October, and November are wet months.
Although the country has no outlet to the sea, it enjoys numerous rivers and lakes like Lake Victoria, Lake Alberto, Lake Kyoga or Lake Eduardo.
The economy It survives thanks to the abundant natural resources that the country possesses, including the important copper and cobalt deposits. More than 80% of the population works in the primary sector and the highest income comes from the coffee export.
As we have previously commented, English is the most widely spoken official language although there are more than 40 languages still in use. The language with the largest number of native speakers is Luganda. Swahili is basically used for business relationships.
The majority of the population is Christian despite the fact that there is also a significant Muslim minority and a Hindu minority. Indigenous beliefs are also practiced.
As for what to visit, it is essential to take a walk through the multitude of reserves and natural parks available to the country. Giraffes, antelopes, zebras, gorillas ... are some of the animals that you can find in places like the Kabalega National Park or the Ruwenzori National Park.
The adventurers they can also enjoy a lot in this territory. Rafting, swimming, climbing, hiking, backpacking or trekking are some of the activities to do. All this without forgetting the typical safaris that will allow us to mix with a unique fauna and flora in the world.
If what worries you is the food, you can be calm. The kitchen is very similar to what is usually done in Africa meat-based (chicken, goat, cow or lamb) and freshwater fish. And to help pass the drink, nothing better than a beer or a little of national liquor, the waragi.
Places of interest you cannot miss
- Kibale National Park and Mount Ruwenzori
- Bwindi National Park
- Kabalega National Park
- Iles Ssese
- Jinja
- Lac Albert
- Kabalega Falls and Karuma Falls
- Kasubi Mosque
- Uganda Museum
- Kasubi tombs
- Makerere University
- Owen Dam Falls
- Bujagalli Falls
Country data
– Surface: 241,000 km2
– Density: 102 inhab / km2
– Population: 24,000,000 inhabitants
– Capital: Kampala
– Currency: New Shilling
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