A Bit About Uganda

I realized today that although many people know we are adopting from Uganda, there may be some that would like to know more about the country of Uganda and where exactly we will be traveling to in the country.  So, I thought I would do a blog post giving some info about Uganda and the city where we will be traveling.

Uganda is a small landlocked country that rests on the banks of the beautiful Lake Victoria.  Uganda is known as the "Pearl of Africa" for its beautiful landscapes, lakes, and mountain rims.  It is considered a tropical climate with average high temperatures 77-82 degrees year round.  The national language in Uganda is English along with the local language of Luganda.  The capital city of Kampala is where we will be traveling.  It is a more modernized, bustling major city with museums, theaters, government buildings and schools.

There are approximately 2 million orphans within the country of Uganda and it is considered to have one of the largest populations of orphans in the world.  The need is great, but many people within the country and around the world are reaching out to help these children.

Below, I have added a map of Uganda, with the capital city starred.  I have also added some pictures of some wildlife and beautiful landscapes of Uganda.  These images were found on the public domain of "The World Factbook".

The shore of Lake Victoria

                                  

Part of the Nile River