1. Uganda
The Pearl of Africa

2. Where is Uganda?
Uganda is a landlocked country. Sharing its borders with Kenya, Tanzania, Sudan, and The Republic of Congo.

3. Geography Six great lakes lie within or along Uganda’s borders.
Lake Victoria-world’s second largest freshwater lake.
The Nile flows through Uganda
Mountains surround Uganda’s central plateau.
Rain is plentiful
Only the extreme northeast suffers from desert-like conditions.

4. Flag Description Six equal horizontal bands of black, yellow and red.
In the center depicts a grey crowned crane (the national symbol)
Black-symbolizes the African people
Yellow-sunshine and vitality
Red-African brotherhood.

5. Facts about Uganda Population: 33.4 million
Language: English and Swahili
Religions: Christian 85%, Muslim 12%, Other 3%
Government: Republic
Independence: October 9, 1962

6. Economy
Natural Resources-Copper, hydropower, limestone, salt, phosphate, oil
Agriculture-coffee, tea, cotton, tobacco, potatoes, bananas, corn
Livestock and fisheries-beef, goat meat, milk, poultry, Nile perch, tilapia
Industry- Processing of agricultural products, cement production, textiles

7. History
Until the mid-nineteenth century, Uganda was unknown to Europeans.
King Mutesa I was the first to allow British explorers.
British controlled Uganda until independence was achieved in 1962.
Years of violent civil war followed.
Ugandans are united in their goal of achieving a prosperous peace.

8. Animals of Uganda
Uganda teems with life. The Animals are protected. There are sanctuaries for the mountain gorillas and the rhino.

9. Fun Facts English is the most common language in the city
Uganda is known for their pineapples
When you ask where the toilet is they ask you if it is for a long-call or short-call
For every tree that you cut down you have to plant three more