Uganda
Republic of Uganda
Africa · Eastern Africa
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Idi Amin
leader
He is internationally known as Uganda's military ruler during the 1970s.
Local Delicacy
Luwombo
A traditional stew steamed in banana leaves with meat, groundnuts, or vegetables.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Source of the Nile at Jinja
This is the famous point traditionally identified as the start of the White Nile.
Agriculture & Produce
Coffee is Uganda's leading cash crop and a major agricultural export earner.
Banana is Uganda's most iconic fruit and a major crop, with plantains central to farming and diets.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The engalabi long drum is one of the most recognizable instruments in Buganda court and dance music.
The adungu arched harp is iconic in northern Uganda and is widely used in ensemble and folk performance.
The akogo thumb piano is a well-known traditional instrument used for melody and accompaniment.
The endingidi is a one-string fiddle associated especially with central Ugandan storytelling and dance.
The embaire xylophone is a major ensemble instrument in Ugandan traditional ceremonial music.