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Uganda – Uganda's capital is Kampala

(Pronounced you-gan-duh and kahm-pah-luh)

NOTE: i/ Gander is a male goose.
          ii/ Parlour is a room in a private house.

To remember the capital of Uganda, use the following mnemonic:

Why do you keep a gander (Uganda) in your camper van parlour (Kampala)?

Why do you keep a gander (Uganda) in your camper van parlour?

Interesting facts about Kampala:

- Hilltop Capital: The city is famously built across numerous rolling hills, with historical sites, royal palaces, and religious landmarks perched high above the urban landscape.

- Lake Victoria Shoreline: The metropolitan area extends down to the northern shores of Africa’s largest tropical lake, serving as a major port and economic gateway for the region.

- Royal Heritage: The urban center serves as the historic seat of the Buganda Kingdom, featuring prominent cultural landmarks and traditional palaces that reflect centuries of local monarchy and tradition.

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