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Uganda
Overview
Capital: Kampala
Population: 45 million
Languages: English and Swahili
Tourists in a year (average): 473,000
Uganda is an unimaginable spread of different fascinating and amazing ecosystems, from the huge volcanic mountains in the western and eastern frontiers to the densely forested swamps of the Albert River Nile and the rainforests in the country’s central plateau, Its rich history, culture, and biodiversity attracts millions of tourists every year. There is something for everyone to enjoy in the pearl of Africa.
“Uganda is a fairytale, you climb up a railway instead of a beanstalk and at the end is a wonderful new world” - Sir Winston Churchill
The country’s unrivaled beauty and diversity are very evident with cities lying on lakefronts, green rainforests, and swamps, jaw-dropping waterfalls where the great Nile River ends, and last but not least the vibrant people of this coountry and their infectious vibe, it is, as Sir Winston Churchill proclaimed “the pearl of Africa”.
Uganda, like other countries in the region, has beautiful landscapes and hosts diverse biodiversity including gorillas which are a huge draw for tourists all around the world.