Fun facts about Entebbe
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The word 'Entebbe' comes from the Luganda language meaning 'seat' or 'chair'.
Entebbe
Uganda
Entebbe is a city in Central Uganda which is located on Lake Victoria peninsula, approximately 36 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of the Ugandan capital city, Kampala. Entebbe was once the seat of government for the Protectorate of Uganda prior to independence, in 1962.
From the “Etymology” section
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Entebbe is located on a peninsula into Lake Victoria, covering a total area of 56.2 square kilometres.
Entebbe
Uganda
Entebbe is a city in Central Uganda which is located on Lake Victoria peninsula, approximately 36 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of the Ugandan capital city, Kampala. Entebbe was once the seat of government for the Protectorate of Uganda prior to independence, in 1962.
From the “Location” section
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Entebbe was first established as a British colonial administrative and commercial centre in 1893.
Entebbe
Uganda
Entebbe is a city in Central Uganda which is located on Lake Victoria peninsula, approximately 36 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of the Ugandan capital city, Kampala. Entebbe was once the seat of government for the Protectorate of Uganda prior to independence, in 1962.
From the “History” section
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Entebbe is home to the oldest golf course in East Africa, called Entebbe Golf Club, which was established in 1900.
Entebbe
Uganda
Entebbe is a city in Central Uganda which is located on Lake Victoria peninsula, approximately 36 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of the Ugandan capital city, Kampala. Entebbe was once the seat of government for the Protectorate of Uganda prior to independence, in 1962.
From the “Tourist attractions” section
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Entebbe experiences a tropical rainforest climate with no real dry season throughout the year.
Entebbe
Uganda
Entebbe is a city in Central Uganda which is located on Lake Victoria peninsula, approximately 36 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of the Ugandan capital city, Kampala. Entebbe was once the seat of government for the Protectorate of Uganda prior to independence, in 1962.
From the “Geography” section
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