All You Need To Know About Uganda : Uganda is the pearl of Africa, Land locked country in East africa bordered by kenya in the east, to the north south sudan, Democratic republic of Congo in the west, Rwanda in south-west and Tanzania to the south. Continue reading this article to find out all you need to know about Uganda.
Uganda has the population of around 50 million people of which 9 million people live in Kampala (The largest town and the capital city of Uganda. Uganda is named after Buganda kingdom that occupies the larger place south of the country, Luganda is the language widely spoken in the central part of country and other language includes; Ateso, lango , Acholi , Runyoro, Runyankole , Rukiga , Luo , Rutooro ,Lusooga and samia . Uganda got its independence on 9th October 1962.
What is Uganda special /Famous for?
Uganda is abundantly blessed with a great deal of diverse wildlife, birds of all species and tranquil weather. The country has different attractions with large population of more endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi national park, Gorillas and golden monkeys in Mgahinga national park, The africa’s powerful Murchison falls and Game viewing especially the big five animals (Lions, leopards, Elephants, Buffalos and Rhinos) In the largest Murchison falls national park. Here are some of the national parks that attracts tourists to be in Uganda ; Queen Elizabeth national park, kidepo national park , Kibale national park the home of Chimpanzees, Lake mburo national park , Mount Rwenzori national park to mention but a few. Uganda is famous of such parks with tourist attractions .It delicious staple food of luwombo , matooke and other food types like sweet potatoes, cassava, ground nuts, beans and many more.
Uganda’s Religion
Christianity is the most predominant religion in Uganda 82 percent of population in Uganda are Christian and the largest Christian group in Uganda are Catholics at 39 percent and Anglican with 31 percent, Pentecostalism with 11 percent and Muslim with 2 percent.
Hotels in Uganda;
Uganda offers wide selections of accommodations options and an increasing portfolio of Luxury lodges, hotels, guest house, five safari tents and gateways on private islands that meets visitors’ choice. All Hotels provides the full range of facilities and unobtrusive services with the ambiance of Uganda Hospitality. Uganda has budget accommodations (Cheap), mid- range accommodation (Moderate) and luxury hotels (High end/expensive) that offers great experiences and opportunity to better understand the history and culture of Uganda. Here are some few hotels in Kampala Uganda; Sheraton hotel, Kampala serena hotel, Onomo hotel , Speke resort, Pearl of Africa, Fairway hotel, Golden Tulip kampla and many more in different destinations.
Uganda’s culture;
Uganda’s rich culture is reflected in the diversity of ethnic groups, traditional customs, norms, music, dance and crafts. Uganda has over 56 ethnic groups and about 41 different indigenous languages that were recogunised in 1995,. The largest ethnic group in Uganda is the Bantu others are Nilo hamites , nilotics and harmites . Some of the tribes include; Baganda being the largest in the central That occupied the shores of Lake Victoria, bagisu, acholi, aluba, Banyankole , Bafumbira ,Bagungu, Bagwere ,aringa Basoga , iteso, banyoro, batooro and many more .Each tribe in Uganda has its own distinct cultural valves, dressing codes, behaviors, language and lifestyles especially in Buganda men Put on Kanzus (Most popular) on a most important occasion and . Africans love dancing which is not different from Uganda since its an African country , every occasion /function is celebrated with dance. Uganda has different kingdoms that includes ; Buganda with Kabaaka, Busoga with Kyabazinga , Bunyoro and Batoro with omukama. Kampala being the capital city is the meeting pot of different culture and tradition.
In summary, This article entails all you need to know about Uganda
