Did you know these facts about Uganda?

Did you know these facts about Uganda? Facts about Uganda: Hello reader! Today we bring you the facts we think you should know about Uganda as you come for your trip. Now, you should know some of them are funny but they are true. Uganda is a beautiful country with loving and welcoming humorous people. We hope you enjoy these facts.

1. The capital city is Kampala.
2. The National official language is English. Most Ugandans Speak and understand it.
3. The other main towns are Mbarara and Kabale to the west, Jinja to the South Eastern part and Gulu to the north.
4. Don’t drink the tap water.
5. Local currency is the Uganda Shilling (UGX). The exchange rate of USD: UGX is approximately 1:3,700.
6. If you are a foreigner, you are a “mzungu” meaning a white. It’s not racist though.
7. There are no racists or known records of racism in Uganda.
8. Local beer costs less than $2 and comes in half-liter bottles.
9. Mobile data packages are cheap and easy to set up. 10gb is less than $10.
10. The 2 major English language newspapers are “The New Vision” and “The Daily Monitor”.
11. Try the roasted pork. Ugandans love it. It’s amazing.
12. You probably shouldn’t say “hi” when greeting the kids. Always better to say “how are you”.
13. Lunch time is 1pm or later. Supper might be served after 9pm.
14. If you have to pee, it’s called “making a short call”.
15. You shouldn’t carry big notes of 50,000ugx, constantly collect small bills and coins for village purchases.
16. Potatoes are called “Irish”.
17. If someone says “you’ve grown fat”, it’s a compliment.
18. Don’t swim in the lake, you’ll get bilharzia.
19. If you’re in the mood for a night out, Kampala, Mbarara and Gulu have an amazing night life!

More facts

1. To greet someone in Luganda, the local language in Kampala, say “Olyotya”. In western part of Uganda, say “Agandi”
2. Christians and Muslims live together in harmony in Uganda
3. Peanuts are called “g-nuts”.
4. Ugandans don’t like confrontation. Not a good idea to shout at a Ugandan.
5. Barclay’s Bank and Stanbic Bank take Visa related ATM cards.
6. When Ugandans speak English, they often replace “l” with “r”, so play becomes pray
7. Try to speak English a bit slower.
8. Get great sandwiches, pizza, or salad and amazing chocolate milkshakes at Café Javas in Kampala.
9. There is KFC in Kampala if you want the chicken.
10. Baganda women and girls kneel when greeting.
11. There’s a pool, hot shower, and good food at most hotels you visit while on a safari with us.
12. Try the local Ugandan food in any local restaurant. There’s nothing like it.
13. MTN and Airtel are major mobile phone companies in Uganda.
14. The electricity can go out at any time, its not weird here. It’s reconnected in seconds or minutes though.
15. At lakeside tours and travel we have great budget safaris to all Ugandan National Parks.
16. The population of Uganda is 41,000,000, it’s about the same size as the state of Oregon.
17. Motorcycles and scooters are called “boda bodas”. They’re cheap transport.
18. Uganda celebrates Independence Day on October 9th.
19. Feeling homesick? Head to Acacia Mall or Village Mall in Kampala.
20. Matooke is the main staple food, we make it from un-ripe bananas that we mash.
21. Sometimes one meme will trend on all social media platforms for a month! Ugandans like to laugh.

Well, these are some of the facts about Uganda. I hope you enjoyed them. Click here to inquire about these facts or for inquiries about our safaris.