VERY INTERESTING: UGANDA

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Facts about Uganda

1. Uganda is located on the African continent. The country is landlocked and situated to the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

2. Uganda borders five countries: Kenya, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda and Tanzania. The longest border is shared with the DRC.

3. Uganda is one of the most densely populated countries in Africa with a population of 45 million. It is also one of the fastest growing countries in Africa.

4. Uganda has the world’s youngest population! The median age in Uganda is 15.7 years. 

5. The capital city of Uganda is Kampala. With about 3.3 million inhabitants, Kampala is also the country's largest city. 

6. Kampala’s nickname is 'City of Seven Hills'. The name Kampala originates from the local Bugandan name ‘K’empala’ that refers to the Hill of the Impala’, a name given to the colonial settlement by the British.

7. Uganda is an independent republic since 1963. Since 1986 Uganda is ruled by Yoweri Museveni, who is one of the world’s longest standing presidents. On 14 January 2021 elections took place in Uganda, with popular Ugandan musician Bobi Wine challenging the re-election of Museveni.

8. The national holiday of Uganda, Independence Day (from the UK) is celebrated on 9 October.

9. Uganda is a fertile land with volcanic soil and many lakes and rivers. The country is mostly located on a plateau and there are high mountains in the eastern and western regions of the country. 

10. Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Uganda. The lake in southern Uganda is shared with Kenya and Tanzania. Lake Victoria is the largest tropical lake in the world and the second largest freshwater lake in the world!

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