Fun facts about Kampala
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Kampala originally referred to only the present-day Old Kampala hill, which was a hunting reserve for the Kabaka of Buganda.
Kampala
Uganda
Kampala is the capital and largest city of Uganda. The city proper has a population of 1,797,722 and is divided into the five political divisions of Kampala Central, Kawempe, Makindye, Nakawa, and Rubaga.
From the “Etymology” section
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The first written description of the Kibuga capital was by explorer Sir Richard Burton in 1860.
Kampala
Uganda
Kampala is the capital and largest city of Uganda. The city proper has a population of 1,797,722 and is divided into the five political divisions of Kampala Central, Kawempe, Makindye, Nakawa, and Rubaga.
From the “History” section
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Kampala was originally built on seven hills, which include Old Kampala Hill and Mengo Hill.
Kampala
Uganda
Kampala is the capital and largest city of Uganda. The city proper has a population of 1,797,722 and is divided into the five political divisions of Kampala Central, Kawempe, Makindye, Nakawa, and Rubaga.
From the “Geography” section
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Kampala hosts a Bahá'í House of Worship known as the Mother Temple of Africa, inaugurated in January 1961.
Kampala
Uganda
Kampala is the capital and largest city of Uganda. The city proper has a population of 1,797,722 and is divided into the five political divisions of Kampala Central, Kawempe, Makindye, Nakawa, and Rubaga.
From the “Demographics” section
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