UgandaThis book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Uganda. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World(R) series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life. |
Contents
CONTENTS | 5 |
RELIGION Traditional religion Jok The spirit world Modernday religion | 8 |
GOVERNMENT | 15 |
A king in exile National and local structures The man | 32 |
Recycling Plasticbag ban Endangered plants and animals National | 45 |
Bantu people Baganda The people of the north Pygmoids | 57 |
today Knowing the right people 65 | 80 |
LEISURE | 108 |
Birth Death Festivals of marriage Religious holidays Secular | 117 |
Tribal food Cooking in the open air Food rituals Water supply | 123 |
MAP OF UGANDA | 133 |
GLOSSARY | 140 |
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Acholi Africa agricultural animals Ankole Bagwe Bantu bark cloth Basoga became birth British protectorate Bunyoro Bwindi Impenetrable National Christian clan colonial Congo cooking country's cultures dance Democratic Republic economic environmental ethnic export fish found in Uganda girl Gorilla National Park Idi Amin Impenetrable National Park important Jinja John Speke kabaka Kampala Kenya King Mutesa kingdom of Buganda Lake Albert Lake Kyoga Lake Victoria languages largest live lukiiko major marriage married matoke Mgahinga Gorilla National miles million Milton Obote missionaries modern Uganda Mount Elgon mountain gorillas Museveni Muslim Nalubaale Power Station names neighbors Nile crocodile Nilotic percent of Uganda's plastic bags pollution population president Pygmoids rainfall region rhinos rural areas Rwanda Rwenzori Mountains savannas sector society sometimes species Sudan Tanzania Toro tourism traditional tribal groups tribes urban villages Western wetlands woman women Yoweri शिवाय