Facts about Uganda

Here's some fun stuff I'm learning about Uganda.

• Uganda was named the "Pearl of Africa" by Winston Churchill.
• Because it was a colony of Great Britain until 1962, they speak English in Uganda and drive on the left side of the road.
• The world's third largest lake, Lake Victoria, is partially in Uganda.
• The Nile also cuts through Uganda.
• Coffee is the largest agricultural crop and Uganda's primary export.
• The country of Uganda is roughly the size of the State of Oregon.
• Five countries border Uganda including: Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda, The Democratic Republic of Congo, and Tanzania.
• Uganda's official motto is My God and My Country.
• Uganda is 84% Christian.
• Soccer is Uganda's most popular sport.
• The currency is called a shilling.

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Now to go see for myself! :-)