U g a n d a By Lila O

1. UgandaBy Lila O

2. Kibale National Park Lake Mutanda Command Ridge Kasubi Tombs Ssese Islands Kidepo Valley National Park Owen Falls Bujagali Falls Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda Museum National Stadium Lake Mburo National Park places of interest in Uganda

3. Fun facts about Uganda • Uganda is believed to have the worlds best bananas, pineapples, mangoes, and avocados. • For many Ugandans, their favorite meal is Matookewhich is a plantain type banana cooked in banana leaves. • Soccer is the most popular sport in Uganda. • If you need to use the bathroom in Uganda you say “I need to make a short call”. • There are 1061 species of birds in Uganda. • Uganda is home to the endangered mountain gorillas, which are almost extinct.  There are only 750 left in the world, and they can only be found between Bwindi National Park in Uganda, Parc de volcanoes National park in Rwanda, and Virunga in Congo. • Uganda’s people are known around the word for their warmth and hospitality. • Uganda’s famous motorcycle taxis were dubbed boda-bodas, as they were used to transport people across the “no-mans-land” between the Kenya/Ugandan border posts. (border – border) • Kampala, Uganda’s capital, is a city where you can enjoy an excellent cappuccino or latte, find some of world’s best Chinese and Indian food, or try some traditional Ugandan luwombo.  You can also try a street vendor meal, like a Rolex( an omlete rolled in a cappati), Roasted Cassava, or Suya (meat on a stick). • Uganda’s climate is tropical and.  The average temperature is 28 degrees Celsius. • 10 million Ugandans, a third of the population, have cell phones. • When Ugandans build a mud house the women do most of the work, the men only build the roof.  • A favorite treat in Uganda is pan fried grasshoppers.

4. Uganda profile Capital: Kampala Area (sqkm): 235,580 Population: 38,545,429 (28/10/13, 5:35 pm breathingearthing.net Languages: English, Swahili, banutu Principal religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Indigenous, Muslim Currency :Uganda shilling Life expectancy for a male: 42 Life expectancy for a female: 43

5. What Uganda is famous for • Uganda is famous for being the heart of Africa as the heart is on the left side of your chest. It is also well known for its runners and its traditional dance. the kigandadance. Click here to watch a Video of the kiganda dance

6. Famous people from Uganda PHILL LEWIS 45 Known for his role as hotel manager, Mr. Moseby on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. IDI AMIN DADA (1925-2003) Third President of Uganda and military dictator whose rule was characterised by human rights abuse, political repression, and ethnic persecution.
 ALEK WEK 36 African born supermodel, fashion designer and former refugee who has modeled for Shiatzy Chen, John Galliano, Chanel, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, and Jasper Conran.
 KASSIM OUMA 34 Star of the documentary, Kassim the Dream. He was an IBF Light Middleweight Champion, and a NABA Middleweight Champion. JOHN MUGABI 53 Nicknamed "The Beast", he was a WBC Light Middleweight Champion from July 1989–March 1990, and a silver medalist at the 1980 Olympics.
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7. Uganda National Anthem and national costume Click here to watch a Video of the national Anthem This is a picture of two typical Ugandan women They are wearing a Gomasi and and the man is in a Kanzu

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