Fun Facts About Kampala Uganda

Fun Facts About Kampala Uganda : Kampala is Known at the Uganda’s Largest city having the biggest population of people compared to the other cities in the country.  More fun facts about Kampala Uganda, Kampala before turning into the city was referred to as the ‘’ city of seven hills and its name was derived from the local Buganda name ‘’k’empala’’ which is meant to mean the hill of Impala. More so, the following below are some of the interesting fun facts about Kampala city that are so important for people to know.

It is the capital city of Uganda

Kampala City is referred to as the capital city of Uganda, making it to rank it as a must visit destination for any traveler while on their safari in Uganda. This city is occupied by an estimation of about 1,659,600 residents and it is surrounded by so many impressive attractions which excites a lot of tourists to see most especially those who are visiting for their first time and some of these include; the Uganda martyrs’ shrine, the Uganda National Museum, good restaurants and bars, shops, the Uganda Wildlife education Centre, bustling markets, Kasubi tombs among others.

More fact, Kampala city is also made up with different cultures who speak different languages, mixture of many religions and with good atmosphere and conducive warm climate.

Kampala – A high Crime Rate Area

Sadly, visitors should know that Kampala City is also known as high crime rate area where the criminal crime are so common such as; thieves grabbing away people’s hand bags, phones, especially along the streets, money without the owner’s concern. More then, there is a common crime of vehicle vandalism which is referred to as an act which thieves destroy. They also damage people’s cars through stealing side mirrors, tires as well as breaking windows to steal inside personal items which causes stress to the owners and lead them to go through unexpected expenses that they had not budgeted for.

Kampala’s History

Kampala has the most impressive history behind that one wouldn’t miss to know. Many years back this place was referred to as the capital of the Buganda Kingdom which was a subnational Kingdom which was considered as a key force in the region. More to that, the Buganda Kingdom was known as a political and cultural Centre, which became an influence till today.

Kampala Is a Bustling Capital City

Kampala which is Uganda’s capital city and also referred to as the city of hills because of its impressive topography. More then, it is named because it was constructed on the seven hills and astonishing attractions such as unique seven hills and each of these hills has its own history and significance and with the combination of all those hills were formed up under a foundation of the city’s heritage and rich in culture.

Therefore, some of these hills includes; Kibuli hill, Namirembe hill, Old Kamapala hill, Lubaga hill, Makerere hill, Nakasero hill and Mengo hill many more.

Makerere Uganda’s Largest and Oldest University

Kampala is home to one of Uganda’s largest and second oldest university, Makerere university is famously known as an education Centre where students go to learn thus making it an outstanding place for academic and research purposes.

Fact, Makerere is considered as the oldest and an important institution in country because it was first institution to be introduced in the country which was established in 1922 and it has a distinguished history. More fact, Makerere university has contributed to the country through making productive leaders, innovators and great thinkers many more.

Besides the mentioned above information, there are so many other impressive facts that visitors should know about Kampala City and some of these include; Well, the city has a conducive climate which composes of two seasons including; the dry season which is between months of June to September and from mid- December to February whereby the rain season which tends to be the shortest is between months of March to May to May. Take a visit to Kampala City tour – visit the Bahai temple within the city where people go to worship. Kampala is also city known to be a major source of income to the country due to the fact that ranks as the country’s second largest industrial Centre and sounds as a major exporter for many goods like; cotton, sugar, tea, coffee, tobacco, which are useful from many factories within the city among others.

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