Uganda is a country unique in its own way, the reason many tourists keep on visiting it. This Friday, the Eye Media Uganda brings you five fascinating facts about the East African Country and why you should love it.
It’s the second-largest landlocked country
Uganda is the world’s second-largest landlocked nation in terms of population, after Ethiopia.
It houses rare wildlife
It’s one of the few places where you can still see the endangered mountain gorilla, with half of them living in Uganda.
Uganda has about 1075 species of birds recorded, which is more than 58% of all species of birds in Africa.
The country has a biodiverse flora and fauna reflecting this range of habitats and is known for its primates, including gorillas and chimpanzees. There are ten national parks and thirteen wildlife reserves; some 345 species of mammal.
It has Africa’s largest lake
With a surface area of approximately 59,947 km², Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest lake by area, the world’s largest tropical lake, and the world’s second-largest fresh water lake by surface area after Lake Superior in North America.
Lake Victoria is a big source of electricity and the source of River Nile. The lake was admired by Queen of England, Elizabeth.
Most people are very young
Uganda is the world’s second youngest nation, with nearly half the population being below 15 years of age.
It hosts many refugees
Uganda hosts more refugees than any other country in Africa, mainly from South Sudan and the D.R.C., despite being a poor nation itself.
Happy Heros Day to everyone.
The author, Trevor Solomon Baleke is a veteran journalist currently holding the portfolio of Deputy Resident District Commissioner in Namayingo District
