Quick Facts
Uganda | |
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Capital City | Kampala |
Population | 37 million |
Area | 241,038 sq kms |
Highest Point | Ruwenzori Mountains – 5,109 m |
Main Language | English, Swahili |
Currency | Uganda Shilling |
General Information
Home to almost half of the world’s surviving mountain gorillas, Uganda is one of Africa’s best destination to track and see gorillas in their natural habitat.
Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa whose diverse landscape encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and immense Lake Victoria. Its abundant wildlife includes chimpanzees as well as rare birds. Remote Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a renowned mountain gorilla sanctuary. Murchison Falls National Park in the northwest is known for its 43m-tall waterfall and wildlife such as hippos.