Uganda is known to be home to numerous things and is ranked among the most visited countries in East Africa this has surely turned the country into a true paradise for all nature lovers all over the country, and that case its why the country was even called to be the pearl of Africa.
Uganda is one of the countries that is crossed by the equator and it is also known for its lovely weather which is favorable to all those that have visited it, the country is bordered by Kenya to the east, Tanzania to the south, Rwanda to the southwest, the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, and South Sudan to the north.
The pearl of Africa is one of the countries in the east that is filled with vibrant and welcoming people all over hence when one gets to have a visit to the country there are chances of getting to engage with the natives who will even help one through the history of the country.
When we speak of the history of Uganda, the country is known to have some of the deepest history that is mind-blowing to all those who would love to learn more about it, this ranges from the stories of the nation, kingdom formation, colonization, independence, and civil conflict.
Uganda is also based on kingdoms and hence the country is known to have numerous ethnic groups of over 56 of these are mostly divided into different kingdoms such as; Buganda, Bunyoro, and Ankole these are some of the most noticeable ones but these are numerous others.
One of the history of Uganda that cannot be skipped to know off when in the country is the time when the pearl of Africa received its independence, Uganda gained independence in the year 1962 from Britain.
Briefly about the independence of Uganda, Uganda’s independence can be learned more from Uganda’s museum on a city safari into the country as you get to know more about the presidents and also some of the wars that existed in the country after independence.
Uganda is known to also be top of the selling agricultural country in East Africa, but this does not change the fact that the country is also ranked as one of the poorest countries in the world, having a per capita income below the global average.
Having Agriculture as the backbone of the economy, there are other products in the country which have helped the economy of the country to grow steadily such as oil production and services all these have surely helped the country to grow steadily.
When it comes to tourism, Uganda is ranked as one of the best in East Africa and this is because the country is filled with excess natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural heritages which attracts visitors to come and venture into the country.
Some of the thrilling points of attractions in Uganda include; the endangered mountain gorillas which are half of the world’s population these can be viewed from Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and visitors can get to continue to view other thrilling attractions in the country such as; Murchison Falls, Lake Victoria, and the Rwenzori Mountains.
These are some of the briefly things that all visitors should get to know of when planning to venture into the country but also get to know that the country is filled with thousands to marvel at and learn of and these are all over the country.
Contact our trusted tour operators for more information and inquiries about uganda and then book with our tours and travel companies such as; Achieve Global Safaris who offer the best tour packages while on your safari.
