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Uganda
yoo-GAN-duh
Uganda (name) means a landlocked country in East Africa, known for its lakes and wildlife. Example: “Uganda is home to a large population of mountain gorillas.”
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A landlocked country in East Africa, known for its lakes and wildlife.
"Uganda is home to a large population of mountain gorillas."
"The Uganda Police Force described the planned protests as “potentially anarchic” in a statement on Monday, warning it “shall not tolerate disorderly conduct.”"
— Nimi Princewill, Uganda’s President Museveni warns citizens they are ‘playing with fire’ over planned protests (2024)
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What does “Uganda” mean?
The word “Uganda” means a landlocked country in East Africa, known for its lakes and wildlife.
How do you pronounce “Uganda”?
“Uganda” is pronounced yoo-GAN-duh (/(j)uˈɡɑndə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Uganda” in a sentence?
Here is “Uganda” used in a sentence: “Uganda is home to a large population of mountain gorillas.”
What part of speech is “Uganda”?
“Uganda” is a name.
Is “Uganda” a common word?
“Uganda” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Uganda a coastal or landlocked country?
Uganda is a landlocked country, meaning it has no direct access to the sea. It is located in East Africa.
What is Uganda known for?
Uganda is known for its lakes and wildlife, reflecting its varied natural landscape within East Africa.
What region of Africa is Uganda located in?
Uganda is located in East Africa, among the region's landlocked nations known for their lakes and wildlife.
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