Uganda - the Pearl of Africa

Ki Kati (Hello)!
I realize that we have not posted and told you anything about Uganda!  We've told many stories about our projects, the people, but why not the country?

Well, let's change that and give you some fun and interesting facts about Uganda - the Pearl of Africa (Winston Churchill called Uganda the "Pearl of Africa").

• The official Name is the Republic of Uganda.
• The capital of Uganda is Kampala.
• The area of the country is slightly smaller than Oregon.
• Uganda is the source of the Nile so it has some of the best white-water rafting in the world! (and yes, we have all rafted the Nile - it was the best!)
• The Entebbe International Airport is famous for the 1976 Israeli air raid to free Israeli hostages.
• The equator passes thru Uganda so the climate is nice and warm :)
• Uganda is home to the highest mountain range in Africa - the Rwenzoris (or the Mountains of the Moon).
• Uganda is a land-locked country and has borders with 5 countries - Sudan (North), Kenya (East), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (West), Rwanda (Southwest), and Tanzania (South).
• Uganda gained independence from the UK on October 9, 1962.  They have adopted much of the UK lifestyle (driving on the left side of the road with a right side steering wheel).
• Uganda's national symbol is the Grey Crowned Crane which is known for its gentle nature.
• The flag of Uganda features six stripes.  Top - Black.  2nd - Yellow.  3rd - Red. (then it is repeated).  The three colors all have a different meaning.  The black stripes represent the African people.  They yellow represents the sunshine prevalent in Africa.  The red stripes represents brotherhood.  The red means blood, and it is believed by some that all Africans are connected through blood, like a brotherhood.
• The people of Uganda are some of the nicest people you will ever meet in Africa.

There ya go!  That is Uganda in a nutshell :)
Welaba (Goodbye)!  Siiba Bulungi (Have a nice day)! :)