Sage-Tips

What is Uganda most known for?

Uganda’s outstanding features are the largest freshwater lake on the continent, the source of the longest river, the strongest waterfall, the largest number of primates, and the highest number of mountain gorillas worldwide.

Why is Uganda so special?

Uganda has several world known landmarks. The World’s longest River (The Nile) traces her source in the Lake Victoria in Jinja. Uganda is also one of the three countries that share the Lake Victoria. The Lake Victoria is not only the largest lake in Africa but also the second largest in the world.

What culture is Uganda?

There are a wide range of ethnic groups in Uganda with many different languages spoken, namely Luganda (most common), English (only a small portion speak it), Bantu, Swahili, Nilotic and Lumasaba. Christians make up 85.2\% of Uganda’s population, there are a certain amount of Sikhs and Hindus, and 12\% are Muslims.

What is Uganda’s main import?

Uganda mostly imports oil (24 percent of total imports) followed by pharmaceutical products and capital goods. Uganda’s main import partners are: Kenya, UAE, China and India.

What is the capital of Uganda?

Kampala
Uganda/Capitals
Kampala (UK: /kæmˈpɑːlə/, US: /kɑːmˈ-/) is the capital and largest city of Uganda. The city proper has a population of 1,680,000 and is divided into the five boroughs of Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division, and Rubaga Division.

How many types of food are there in Uganda?

In Uganda, the staple food is matoke (cooking bananas). Other food crops include cassava (manioc), sweet potatoes, white potatoes, yams, beans, peas, groundnuts (peanuts), cabbage, onions, pumpkins, and tomatoes. Some fruits, such as oranges, pawpaws (papayas), lemons, and pineapples, are also grown.

What is the symbol of Uganda?

The grey-crowned crane is the national symbol of Uganda – and is also known for its gentleness. The symbol was also used as a military badge during the colonial period. The raised leg of the bird symbolizes the country moving forward.

What is the language of Uganda?

Swahili
English
Uganda/Official languages

What is the most common food in Uganda?

What is Uganda’s first language?

English, inherited from the colonial period, and Swahili are the official languages; the latter was added in 2005. There is also a Ugandan Sign Language.