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Situation
Uganda is a landlocked country astride the equator, about 800
kilometers inland from the Indian Ocean. It shares borders with
Sudan to the north, Kenya to the east, Lake Victoria to the southeast,
Tanzania and Rwanda to the south and the Democratic Republic of
Congo to the west.
Climate
Uganda enjoys ideal weather conditions, ranging from the warmth of the lowland
areas and lakeshores to the coolness of the highlands... Temperatures range between
21C; and 25C. The rains are mainly between March and May, and October arid November.
Languages
Official language: English. Other: Kiswahili and Luganda are also widely spoken.
Currency
Uganda’s unit of currency is the Ugandan Shilling (Ush).
Health Precautions
There are no mandatory vaccinations required for visitors to Uganda,
however visitors from or passing through a yellow fever and cholera
zone (most of tropical Africa and South America) must be able
to produce a valid International Certificate of Vaccination. As
malaria is prevalent in certain areas of Uganda, prophylactics/anti-malaria
medication is also advised.
Highlights
Trekking, Mountaineering, White Water Rafting, Birding and
Gorillas.
Best Known for:
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Uganda:
Situated at the very heart of Africa, Uganda's location between
the mighty rain forests of the Congo and the vast savannah of eastern
Africa gives it a diversity and profusion of nature that is unparalleled
on the continent. This is a country of dramatic significance: only
about the size of Britain, it is the Source of The Nile, and it
is bordered by the fabled snow-capped Mountains of the Moon. It
hosts one of the highest bird species densities in the world and
contains four of Africa's seven Great Lakes. It is one of the last
refuges on Earth of the highly endangered Mountain Gorilla and Chimpanzee,
and is a land of ancient kingdoms, rich history and warm, welcoming
people.
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