Uganda: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Uganda

Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa that sits on the equator. It has lush forests, snowy mountains and a large part of Lake Victoria. Winston Churchill called it the 'Pearl of Africa'.

About Kampala

Kampala is near the northern shore of Lake Victoria in southern Uganda. It grew up on a series of hills and is the country's largest city, known for its busy markets and the Kasubi Tombs.

Fun facts about Uganda

1. Winston Churchill nicknamed Uganda the 'Pearl of Africa' because of its beauty and wildlife.
2. Near the town of Jinja, the Nile River begins its long journey north as it flows out of Lake Victoria.
3. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO site, is home to almost half of the world's mountain gorillas.
4. The snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains, close to the equator, are often called the Mountains of the Moon.
5. At Murchison Falls, the Nile squeezes through a gap in the rocks only about 7 metres wide.
6. Uganda's flag shows a grey crowned crane, the national bird, standing on one leg.