Five things to know about Uganda
Uganda is one of the youngest countries in the world, with a median age of 15.9 years
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Uganda is one of the youngest countries in the world, with a median age of 15.9 years
By Thomas Lewton 15 December 2020 Even from our 3,000m altitude, the Nyamwamba River in western Uganda cut a stark path through the valleys below. The river meandered and spread as it reached sunbeaten savannah and merged with Lake Dweru, straddling the equator. Clouds rolled in around us, across giant heather trees draped in bearded moss, and the panorama disappeared. Save for the trill of a plump pair of Rwenzori turacos – flashing scarlet, blue and green against the grey sky – there was silence. We’re here rebuilding for our survival From our vantage point, it was d...