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Uganda attracts travellers with its rich fauna. Elephants, buffaloes and hippos are found in lakes area. Lions, leopards and crocodiles can be seen near human settlements

Uganda State of Equatorial Africa is situated in the north of the famous Lake Victoria. Adjacent to the Ugandan State Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania. The capital is Kampala. The main part of the country is located on the plateau, which occupies a vast space between the mountains to the east and west. For millennia, there was formed the fertile ground of krasnozems. This superb and grow corn, and bananas, and sweet potatoes, and coffee. In contrast to the central part of the country in the north-east there are vast desert with hardly any vegetation. In Uganda, are magnificent lake and, above all, beautiful, fresh, the world's second largest lake Victoria. In the XIV century in the area of modern Uganda, there were several kingdoms, the largest of which Unoro and Buganda. In Buganda nation was formed later Gandhi, which today forms the basis of population. At the end of XIX century, all that existed in the territory of the kingdom created a unified state under the protectorate of Britain. Uganda gained its independence in 1962. Since that time there have been many changes. One of these important changes the proclamation of the republic, in the 70 years of military dictatorship rules here. Replaced its civilian governments have done much to restore the economy and development. Journey to Uganda - is a unique opportunity to see African culture, wild animals, and enjoy the most luxurious in the world climate, the temperature never rises above 30 and never falls below 16. Many scientists believe that the first man came here, in the origins of the Nile River. For tourists and travelers in Uganda attracts, first of all, the animal world countries: a zebra, antelope oribi and Kannan, and other animals. In the area of lakes can be seen elephants, buffaloes and hippos. Lviv, leopards and crocodiles can be seen near human settlements. Until a few decades ago, there were quite a few well-groomed. Well protected nature reserves: Murchison Falls (or Kabarega) and Queen Elizabeth (or Ruwenzori), wildlife reserves gorillas. But the poachers have caused them enormous, irreparable damage. The most famous museums of the country, with excellent exhibits relating to the archeology, ethnography, music and science, in Entebbe is the geological and zoological museums. In addition, in the capital: you can see the beautiful cathedral Rubaga, the tomb "tavern" kings of Buganda. In Entebbe: botanical garden is located. Near the city of Jinja is the historical capital of the Kingdom of Busoga Bugembe.Translated by Google translator

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