About Uganda
Where is Uganda located on the world map? The Map of Uganda above shows the terrain view of the Country. It shows the exact location of Uganda in world map. It also shows the map of Uganda and surrounding countries. Uganda is a landlocked country that has over 50 tribes, 100 districts, 1,382 counties, 22 municipalities and 174 town councils. The country is located on the East African Plateau, lying mostly between the latitudes 4°N and 2°S and longitudes 29° and 35°E. Uganda has a lot of tourist attractions and is one of the countries you would really want to visit at least once or even twice in a lifetime.
The country has 10 National Parks: Murchison Falls National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Rwenzori National Park, Kidepo Valley National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Semiliki Valley National Park, Mount Elgon National Park, Kibale Forest National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Uganda was blessed blessed with the world’s largest lake (Lake Victoria), the world’s longest river (River Nile) and one of the tallest mountains in the whole world (Mount Elgon). It harbors the biggest percentage of mountain gorillas in the world, various species of wildlife and is influenced by the equator; the line that separates the northern and southern hemispheres of the world.
Uganda currently has a population of over 35 million people. English and Kiswahili are the national languages of the country. It got independence in 1962 but is still one of the poorest countries in the whole world.
When we refer to nature and wildlife, Uganda was blessed by nature. It attracts thousands of tourists every year. For more Uganda information and facts please refer to this article. Book a trip with us today and be part of the adventure in Uganda.
