Uganda
Uganda is endowed with beautiful volcanic mountains of the east and western frontiers, densely forested swamps of the Albert Nile River and the rainforests of the country’s central plateau.
Kampala is the capital city.
Climate of Uganda
Uganda has a warm tropical climate. The temperature ranges from 25–29°C (77–84°F) on average, with the hottest months being December to February. Even during this season, the evenings can be chilly with temperatures in the 17–18°C (63–64°F) range.
Uganda receives an annual rainfall of 1,000mm to 1,500mm1. The climate of Uganda is largely influenced by the altitude which ranges from about 1000- 1400 meters and the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone
People and Culture of Uganda
Uganda is a country with more than 50 different indigenous languages belonging to three distinct linguistic groups.
The country has a diverse cultural mosaic of music, art, and handicrafts. Here are some facts about the culture of Uganda.
- The traditional Ugandan society is patriarchal in nature. Men generally hold a higher status than women.
- Uganda’s national sport is football (soccer).
- Ugandan men wear kanzu as their traditional wear.
- Ugandan cuisine includes traditional foods such as matoke, posho, and groundnuts.
- Uganda has three main linguistic groups, Bantu, Nilotics and central Sudanic.
- Christianity is the predominant religion; however other religions are free to worship within Uganda.
- Most Ugandans in urban areas speak English, but the Luganda greeting: Oli otya, or Jambo a Kiswahili greeting delivered with a smile will do. A nod of the head is also adequate for those who might not understand your language.
National Parks and Tourist Attractions to visit in Uganda.
