U g a n d a By Lila O

1. UgandaBy Lila O

2. Kibale National Park Lake Mutanda Command Ridge Kasubi Tombs Ssese Islands Kidepo Valley National Park Owen Falls Bujagali Falls Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Uganda Museum National Stadium Lake Mburo National Park places of interest in Uganda

3. Location of Uganda

4. Location of all attractions

5. Uganda profile Capital: Kampala Area (sqkm): 235,580 Population: 38,545,429 (28/10/13, 5:35 pm breathingearthing.net Languages: English, Swahili, banutu Principal religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Indigenous, Muslim Currency :Uganda shilling Life expectancy for a male: 42 Life expectancy for a female: 43

6. What Uganda is famous for • Uganda is famous for being the heart of Africa it gets this name because your heart is on the left side of your chest. It is also well known for its runners and its traditional dance. the kigandadance. Click here to watch a video of the kiganda dance

7. Uganda National Anthem and national costume Click here to watch a video of the national Anthem This is a picture of two typical Ugandan women They are wearing a Gomasi and the man is in a Kanzu VERSE 1. Oh Uganda may God uphold thee, We lay our future in thy hand, United free for liberty Together we'll always stand. VERSE 2. Oh Uganda the land of freedom, Our love and labor we give, And with neighbors all, At our country's call In peace and friendship we'll live. VERSE 3. Oh Uganda! the land that feeds us, By sun and fertile soil grown, For our own dear land, We shall always stand, The pearl of Africa's Crown.

8. Tribal consumes

9. Fun facts about Uganda • Uganda is believed to have the worlds best bananas, pineapples, mangoes, and avocados. • For many Ugandans, their favorite meal is Matookewhich is a type banana cooked in banana leaves. • Soccer is the most popular sport in Uganda. • If you need to use the bathroom in Uganda you say “I need to make a short call”. • There are 1061 species of birds in Uganda. • Uganda is home to the endangered mountain gorillas, which are almost extinct.  There are only 750 left in the world, and they can only be found between Bwindi National Park in Uganda, Parc de volcanoes National park in Rwanda, and Virunga in Congo. • Uganda’s people are known around the word for their warmth and hospitality. • Uganda’s famous motorcycle taxis were dubbed boda-bodas, as they were used to transport people across the “no-mans-land” between the Kenya/Ugandan border posts. (border – border) • Kampala, Uganda’s capital, is a city where you can enjoy an excellent cappuccino or latte, find some of world’s best Chinese and Indian food, or try some traditional Ugandan luwombo.  You can also try a street vendor meal, like a Rolex( an omlete rolled in a cappati), Roasted Cassava, or Suya (meat on a stick). • Uganda’s climate is tropical and.  The average temperature is 28 degrees Celsius. • 10 million Ugandans, a third of the population, have cell phones. • When Ugandans build a mud house the women do most of the work, the men only build the roof.  • A favorite treat in Uganda is pan fried grasshoppers.

10. Famous people from Uganda PHILL LEWIS 45 Known for his role as hotel manager, Mr. Moseby on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. IDI AMIN DADA (1925-2003) Third President of Uganda and military dictator whose rule was characterised by human rights abuse, political repression, and ethnic persecution.
 ALEK WEK 36 African born supermodel, fashion designer and former refugee who has modeled for Shiatzy Chen, John Galliano, Chanel, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, and Jasper Conran.
 KASSIM OUMA 34 Star of the documentary, “Kassimthe Dream”. He was an IBF Light Middleweight Champion, and a NABA Middleweight Champion. JOHN MUGABI 53 Nicknamed "The Beast", he was a WBC Light Middleweight Champion from July 1989–March 1990, and a silver medalist at the 1980 Olympics.
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11. Unique celebrations to Uganda NRM Liberation Day: January 26 Public holiday Martyrs Day: June 3 Public holiday National Heroes Day: June 9 Public holiday Independence Day: October 9 Click on the camera so you can go to my blog and watch my Voki about Uganda

12. traditionalRecipes

13. Lemon garlic tilapia 4 tilapia fillets 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter or margarine Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp dried parsley flakes Dash of salt Cayenne pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Melt butter in microwave. Add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and parsley and saute for a few minutes. Pour over tilapia fillets in baking pan. Sprinkle some cayenne pepper on top of fish. Bake in preheated oven for about 13 minutes, and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes

14. Uganda Luwombo 1.Cook the meat in an oiled frying pan until browned but not cooked then remove and set aside. 2.Heat a teaspoon of oil in a saucepan then add the onion and cook for a minute before adding the tomatoes, chicken stock cube, salt, pepper, peanut butter and the flesh from the smoked fish. If necessary add a little water to form a smooth sauce. Cook to heat through. 3.Plunge the banana leaves in boiling water to soften them remove the mid-rib and cut the ends off the leaves to form rectangles. Place a portion of meat and some of the tomato-onion sauce (and mushrooms and smoked meat or fish, if desired) in the centre of a leaf. 4.Fold the leaf from the sides then wrap from the ends to make at least a double layer. Tie into a package with oven-proof string then repeat until all the mixture is used up. 5.Place a wire rack or trivet in the bottom of a large casserole dish then add water to the bottom of the trivet. Place the meat packages on top of the trivet and cover the dish. Bring to a boil and steam the packets for at least an hour. Add the banana to the pot as well. 6.Remove the bananas from the pot and mash with a fork. Top with the meat and sauce from the banana leaves and serve. •1 kg beef, chicken or pork (or any combination) cut into serving-sized pieces •800g peanut butter •2 onions, chopped •4 tomatoes, chopped •1 chicken stock cube •Salt and black pepper, to taste •Banana leaves or large dock leaf or greaseproof paper (one per serving) •400g mushrooms, cleaned •1 smoked fish •4 cooking bananas

15. Ugandan Matoke 8 -10 cooking bananas 1 lemon, juice of (optional) oil (for frying) 1 onion, chopped 2 -3 Tomatoes, chopped (or canned whole tomatoes, drained) 1 green bell pepper, chopped 3 -4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 chili pepper, chopped (optional) salt or coriander or cayenne pepper (to taste) or red pepper (to taste) 1 lb ground beef (optional) or 1 lb beef stew meat, cut in bite-sized pieces (optional) 1 cup beef broth (optional) or 1 cup beef stock (optional) Directions: Peel the banana, cut into cubes, sprinkle with lemon juice, and set aside. Heat oil in a large pan. Fry the Onion, tomatoes, green pepper, hot pepper, and garlic together. Add spices to taste. Add meat or broth. Continue frying and stirring until the meat is nearly done or until the broth is starting to boil. 3 Reduce heat. Add plantains. Cover and simmer over low heat until bananas are tender and meat is done. Serve matoke (matooke, if you prefer) hot.

16. offical site of uganda and some videosclick on the link below

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