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BUWAYATOMBS is one of most interesting places in the all WORLD ,
. It is purposely for cultural activities and it is more attractive to the people who are interested in learning about African culture. It has natural shaped stones, which has amazing believed stories behind. The site has schools for leadership and character development, sharing centers, which offers sports like boat riding, Mweeso [Ugandan board game] and wrestling

ENVIRONMENT IN UGANDA

Uganda occupies a chunk of eastern Africa about the size of the United Kingdom. It's bordered by Sudan to the north, Kenya to the east, Lake Victoria, Tanzania and Rwanda to the south, and Congo (formerly Zaire) to the west.

With its relatively low population density and scarcity of wildlife (the latter courtesy of the decimation that occurred during the bad old days), Uganda lacks many of the environmental pressures faced by other countries in East Africa. The national parks and wilderness areas are generally in good shape, and conditions are ideal for the native animals to re-establish themselves. The highest density of primates in the world live in Kibale National Park, while Bwindi National Park is one of the last remaining habitats of the mountain gorillas.

About 25% of Uganda's land is fertile and arable, making the country quite capable of producing a food surplus. Lake Victoria and the Victoria Nile, which flows through much of the country, create one of the best irrigated areas of Africa. However, the growing problem of water hyacinth threatens the ecology of Lake Victoria and the livelihood of the people who live by its shores. This aquatic weed floats in large 'islands' on the lake surface and grows so prolifically that it chokes waterways and stops light from penetrating the lake surface, making it impossible for fish to live beneath it.

The land varies from the lush and fertile shores of Lake Victoria in the southeast, to semi-desert in the northeast. Uganda is fairly flat, with mountains only in the extreme east (Mt Elgon), far west (Ruwenzori Mountains) and the beautiful south-west, close to the Rwandan border. Though flat, the country is high, with an average altitude of over 1000m (3280ft).

The bulk of the country enjoys a tropical climate tempered by altitude. The hottest months are from December to February, when it gets up to 29°C (84°F). The rainy seasons in the south are from April to May and October to November, the wettest month being April. In the north the wet season is from April to October.

Uganda
Uganda's long string of tragedies since independence has been a staple of the Western media so most people still regard the country as a volatile place to be avoided. However, most parts of the country have been stable for several years and the country's transformation has been little short of astounding. Kampala is now the modern, bustling capital of a new Uganda, a country with one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. Travellers are drawn by Uganda's beautiful mountains, trekking opportunities and mountain gorillas.

Before independence, Uganda was a prosperous and cohesive country. Its great beauty led Winston Churchill to refer to it as the 'Pearl of Africa', but by the mid-1980s Uganda lay shattered and bankrupt, broken by tribal animosity, nepotism, insanely corrupt politics, mass murder and military tyranny. Despite the killings and brutality, Ugandans appear to have weathered the storm remarkably well. However, even rose-coloured glasses won't hide the country's huge debt, AIDS crisis and less than desirable human rights record. It's advisable to ask for local advice before travelling to areas near the borders of Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan, due to occasional incursions by rebel troops.

Intro Updated Apr 19, 2005
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lauraclaire269 Apr 21, 2005 at 8:20 AM

hey there, have a great birthday:) lots of love laura x x x
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ronaldbarr Apr 20, 2005 at 11:27 PM

Happy Birthday from Ireland. Have a great day and new year for you. With very best wishes, ronaldbarr
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kylian74 May 31, 2004 at 11:35 AM

Thanks to the bday greetings!..have a nice day!!
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shashasharon Apr 20, 2004 at 8:01 PM

HEY THERE have a great birthday..sharon
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roz.van Oct 14, 2003 at 11:16 AM

thanks for the birthday message. Great homepage you have here! roz
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Vintom Oct 11, 2003 at 4:12 AM

Nice to read about Uganda and nice to see that as a country you arew trying to re-establish the wildlife in decline.
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eden_teuling Oct 8, 2003 at 2:41 PM

welcome to VT.....I was ofline most of the time this wonderful summer! You have lots to tell and show us all: great start, waiting for more! stay happy & healthy, elisabeth
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Beograd Sep 16, 2003 at 3:24 AM

Extraordinary page and many useful information. Uganda seems lovely, and hope to see it someday. But untill that happenes, hopefuly you'll place more pics and tell us more stories in such wonderful way you did in here :-) Thanks
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mariquita Aug 8, 2003 at 2:14 PM

Exceptional account of uganda. I hope to visit someday soon.
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sandysmith Jul 28, 2003 at 4:24 AM

welcome to VT great start here