Uganda is home to the world’s biggest population of Mountain Gorillas
Uganda is home to the biggest population of the endangered mountain gorillas in the world. Uganda has more than 50% of the remaining roughly 1000 mountain gorillas that are left in the world.
Perhaps it is known by many people that Uganda has gorillas but a lot of people are surprised to find out that Uganda actually has the biggest number of the mountain gorillas which live in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mghinga Gorilla National Park. The mountain gorillas are also found in two other countries, that is, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. You can do the amazing gorilla trekking adventures in all the three countries but Uganda and Rwanda are the more popular option gorilla trekking due to safety
Uganda is a land of kingdoms (kingdoms still survive in Uganda)
Pre-colonial Africa was organized in Kingdoms however with the arrival of colonialists who reorganized the continent into colonial states, and eventually these states gaining independence, the kingdoms were subdued and most demolished by the colonialists and new republics.
Uganda is one of the few countries on the continent that restored the kingdoms. The kingdoms in Uganda however do not have political power, but are fully constituted like the pre-colonial kingdoms with a king and his ruling structure. Even without political power, the kingdoms in Uganda are important custodians of cultural heritage of the tribes.
The biggest kingdom in Uganda is the Buganda Kingdom which also gave the country “Uganda” her name. You can visit Buganda royal tourism circuit to learn about the organization, history, cultures and traditions of the people of Buganda kingdom and Uganda.
Uganda is the most ethnically diverse country in the world
Studies have shown that Uganda is the most ethnically diverse country in the world (source: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/most-racially-diverse-countries). Uganda has more than 60 indigenous tribes and many foreign groups that have settled into Uganda. This diversity can be seen in hundreds of languages and dialects spoken and the variety of cultures and traditions practiced by different tribes and ethnic groups and communities in Uganda.
Uganda has the best weather in the world
Uganda has perfect weather! Uganda’s weather is warm and wet, that means, the country gets a lot of sunshine and rain. The temperatures average 28oC / 82oF during day and 16oC / 61oF during the night. You can keep off your clothes off during day and night without feeling uncomfortable.
Even with such plenty of sunshine the landscape is lush green throughout the year due to abundant rains.
Uganda has snow near the equator
Yes, Uganda has snow and it is on Mt. Stanley (5109m) in the Rwenzori Mountains. But what is special is Uganda being located along the equator (receiving direct sunshine throughout the year) and then having snow which is a phenomenon.
Uganda is the source of the River Nile
Uganda is the source of the mighty River Nile, the longest river in the world. The Nile starts from the Lake Victoria Africa’s biggest lake, and down the river just after the source a lot travelers indulge in white water rafting and several other thrilling adventures in and along the mighty Nile.