Uganda does not have a real meaning. It was the Swahili word used to refer to the traditional kingdom of Buganda in Central Uganda.
Lake Edward (a lake in the Great Rift Valley between Congo and Uganda). Nile; Nile River (the world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern Africa into the Mediterranean; the Nile River valley in Egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization). Meronyms (members of Uganda): Uganda is a country in East Africa, on the Equator. It is  bordered by Tanzania, Kenya, South Sudan, Rwanda, and the  Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Nile River runs … through  Uganda. Uganda does not have a real meaning. It was the Swahili word used to refer to the traditional kingdom of Buganda in Central Uganda. 'U' is a Swahili prefix which indicates a nation. For example, Uingereza represents England. Uganda is a country in east Africa that was formerly a British colony. It is located on the north shore of Lake Victoria, east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and west … of Kenya. The country gained its independence in 1962. Flag of Uganda. The flag of Uganda was adopted in 1962. The black color identifies Uganda as a black nation of Africa, the yellow represents the abundant sunshine Uganda enjoys being situated on the equator, and the red represents Uganda's brotherhood with the rest of Africa and the world. Ugandan Flag Meaning: The black stripes symbolize the African people. The yellow symbolizes the sun and the red stands for brotherhood and fraternity. The crested crane is a national symbol of Uganda-which was first used during British colonial times.
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