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Uganda By Lila

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Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Kasubi Tombs

Kibale National Park

Lake Mburo National Park

Ssese Islands Kidepo Valley National Park  

Owen Falls

Bujagali Falls

Uganda Museum

National Stadium

places of interest in Uganda

Lake Mutanda Command Ridge

+ Location of Uganda

+ Location of all attractions and regional map

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Uganda profile

Capital: KampalaArea (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: 42Life expectancy for a female: 43

+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 kiganda

dance.Click here to watch a video of the kiganda dance

+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.

+ Tribal consumes Name of tribe

Female Male Group Other female costumes

Map of were which area they live in

The Acholi people

The Luo people

The Baganda people

+Fun facts about Uganda Uganda is believed to have the worlds best bananas, pineapples, mangoes, and avocados.

For many Ugandans, their favorite meal is Matooke which is a type banana cooked in banana leaves.

Soccer is the most popular sport in Uganda.

If you need to use the bathroom or toilet 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.

1. PHILL LEWIS 45 Known for his role as hotel manager, Mr. Moseby on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.

2. IDI AMIN DADA (1925-2003) Third President of Uganda and military dictator whose rule was remembered by his violent actions

3. 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.

4. KASSIM OUMA 34 Star of the documentary, “Kassim the Dream”. He was an IBF Light Middleweight Champion, and a NABA Middleweight Champion.

5. 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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Famous people from Uganda

+Unique celebrations to Uganda

NRM Liberation Day: January 26Public holiday

Martyrs Day: June 3Public holiday

National Heroes Day: June 9Public holiday

Independence Day: October 9

Click on the camera so you can go to my blog and watch my Voki about Uganda

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traditionalRecipes

+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

Uganda Luwombo •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

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.

Ugandan Matoke8 -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.

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.

+offical site of uganda and some

videosclick on the link below

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Thanks for

watching.

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