About Uganda
The Pearl of Africa
Nestled in the heart of East Africa, Uganda is a landlocked nation of breathtaking diversity. Home to over 45 million people speaking more than 56 languages, Uganda unites the Baganda, Acholi, Banyankole, and many other peoples under one green, yellow, and red flag.
From the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains — "Mountains of the Moon" — to the serene shores of Lake Victoria, the world's largest tropical lake, Uganda's landscapes are as varied as its cultures. It hosts more than half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, over 1,000 bird species, and the mighty source of the River Nile at Jinja.
Winston Churchill famously called Uganda the "Pearl of Africa," and those who visit understand why: its beauty is warm, wild, and entirely its own.
