100 Amazing Facts about Uganda
Marc Dresgui
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Discover the Wonders of Uganda with “100 Amazing Facts About Uganda” – an Audiobook That Sparks Curiosity and Awe 🇺🇬
This captivating audiobook invites young listeners aged 7 to 12 on a fascinating journey through the heart of Uganda, a land full of surprising animals, powerful landscapes, and vibrant traditions. From gorillas playing in the misty forests of Bwindi to the thunderous roar of Murchison Falls, each fact reveals a unique treasure hidden within the country’s borders.
Thoughtfully written and narrated in a friendly, engaging tone, each short section unveils a new incredible story, making it ideal for curious minds who love to learn while listening. Perfect for car rides, quiet time, or bedtime, this audiobook turns facts into adventures, each one sparking wonder and inspiring a deeper connection to the world.
Have you ever heard of boda-boda motorcycles that zoom through Kampala’s busy streets? Or of elephants that walk deep into salt-filled caves at night? What about a floating market that gathers right in the middle of a lake? These are just a few of the stories waiting inside.
100 Amazing Facts About Uganda brings together nature, culture, science, and history, all told in a way that children can understand, enjoy, and remember. It’s more than just a fact book: it’s a celebration of curiosity, knowledge, and the joy of discovery.
Whether your child is an animal lover, an explorer at heart, or just loves hearing new things, this audiobook is the perfect companion to open their ears to the incredible world of Uganda.
Duration - 3h 21m.
Author - Marc Dresgui.
Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G.
Published Date - Thursday, 02 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Marc Dresgui ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Discover the Wonders of Uganda with “100 Amazing Facts About Uganda” – an Audiobook That Sparks Curiosity and Awe 🇺🇬 This captivating audiobook invites young listeners aged 7 to 12 on a fascinating journey through the heart of Uganda, a land full of surprising animals, powerful landscapes, and vibrant traditions. From gorillas playing in the misty forests of Bwindi to the thunderous roar of Murchison Falls, each fact reveals a unique treasure hidden within the country’s borders. Thoughtfully written and narrated in a friendly, engaging tone, each short section unveils a new incredible story, making it ideal for curious minds who love to learn while listening. Perfect for car rides, quiet time, or bedtime, this audiobook turns facts into adventures, each one sparking wonder and inspiring a deeper connection to the world. Have you ever heard of boda-boda motorcycles that zoom through Kampala’s busy streets? Or of elephants that walk deep into salt-filled caves at night? What about a floating market that gathers right in the middle of a lake? These are just a few of the stories waiting inside. 100 Amazing Facts About Uganda brings together nature, culture, science, and history, all told in a way that children can understand, enjoy, and remember. It’s more than just a fact book: it’s a celebration of curiosity, knowledge, and the joy of discovery. Whether your child is an animal lover, an explorer at heart, or just loves hearing new things, this audiobook is the perfect companion to open their ears to the incredible world of Uganda. Duration - 3h 21m. Author - Marc Dresgui. Narrator - Digital Voice Martin G. Published Date - Thursday, 02 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Marc Dresgui ©.
Language:
English
Introduction
Duration:00:01:23
Fact 1 - Ginat sauce is made from peanuts
Duration:00:01:52
Fact 2 - Netball is very popular with young girls
Duration:00:01:41
Fact 3 - Wild mushrooms are part of traditional dishes
Duration:00:01:50
Fact 4 - The fabric market is bursting with color
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 5 - Elephants communicate through ground vibrations
Duration:00:01:55
Fact 6 - The giant chameleon changes color according to its emotions
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 7 - The kingdom of Buganda was very powerful
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 8 - The sausage tree produces strange fruit
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 9 - Explorer Speke discovered the source of the Nile in Uganda
Duration:00:02:10
Fact 10 - Bwindi forest is a unique refuge for gorillas
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 11 - Kayaking competitions on the Nile are incredible
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 12 - Amabere caves hide underground waterfalls
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 13 - The treaty of friendship with the British was signed in 1900
Duration:00:02:11
Fact 14 - Crater lakes shine in the sunlight
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 15 - Ugandans love fried grasshoppers
Duration:00:01:55
Fact 16 - Lake Bunyonyi has 29 amazing islands
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 17 - Ngamba Island is for chimpanzees only
Duration:00:02:01
Fact 18 - Red dirt roads change after the rain
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 19 - Locusts make incredible sounds
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 20 - The Elgon volcano has a salt cave
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 21 - Karamojongs wear colorful clothes
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 22 - Matooke is made from green bananas
Duration:00:01:52
Fact 23 - The pangolin walks on two legs when threatened
Duration:00:02:06
Fact 24 - Grilled fish from Lake Victoria is very popular
Duration:00:02:00
Fact 25 - The giraffe sleeps only a few minutes a day
Duration:00:02:00
Fact 26 - Baobab trees store water
Duration:00:02:01
Fact 27 - Papyrus grows on the banks of the Nile
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 28 - Ancestral pottery handed down by Baganda women
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 29 - Children make toys from recycled materials
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 30 - Murchison Falls create deafening noise
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 31 - Wild orchids grow at altitude
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 32 - Football is the favorite sport of Ugandan children
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 33 - The Rolex is a typical omelette sandwich
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 34 - Rhinoceros beetles are very hardy
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 35 - Hippos produce their own sunscreen
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 36 - The Mabira forest is Uganda's green lung
Duration:00:02:05
Fact 37 - Trade routes have crossed the country for centuries
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 38 - The ancient kings of Bunyoro wore precious costumes
Duration:00:02:08
Fact 39 - The strangler fig climbs around other trees
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 40 - The Mabamba swamps are home to rare birds
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 41 - Ugandan rugby makes rapid progress
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 42 - Eucalyptus grows extremely fast
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 43 - Banyankole sing poems with their herds
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 44 - Fireflies light up tropical nights
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 45 - Cyclists ride through impressive landscapes
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 46 - Barkcloth is made from tree bark
Duration:00:02:08
Fact 47 - Colorful butterflies inhabit Uganda's forests
Duration:00:02:06
Fact 48 - Ugandan dragonflies are excellent hunters
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 49 - Giant drums accompany traditional music
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 50 - Kings were buried in spectacular tombs
Duration:00:02:05
Fact 51 - Weaver birds build complex nests
Duration:00:02:01
Fact 52 - Fort Patiko's fortifications were resistant to attack
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 53 - Luwombo is steamed in banana leaves
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 54 - The kingdom of Toro was ruled by a very young king
Duration:00:02:12
Fact 55 - The Kagera River feeds Lake Victoria
Duration:00:01:52
Fact 56 - Transport on the Nile is sometimes by traditional pirogue
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 57 - Lobelia flowers withstand extreme cold
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 58 - Queen Elizabeth National Park crosses the equator
Duration:00:02:06
Fact 59 - Local people use solar power in remote villages
Duration:00:01:56
Fact 60 - The Rift Valley creates incredible landscapes
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 61 - Chimpanzees use tools to catch their food
Duration:00:01:50
Fact 62 - The Ssese islands are made of volcanic rock
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 63 - The sun rises at the same time all year round in Kampala
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 64 - Mount Stanley rises above the clouds
Duration:00:02:05
Fact 65 - Tropical rains often come on suddenly
Duration:00:01:49
Fact 66 - Ginger tea is your favorite morning drink
Duration:00:01:47
Fact 67 - The purple sweet potato surprises with its bright color
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 68 - Lion climbs trees to cool off
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 69 - Boxing competitions draw large crowds
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 70 - Lake Victoria's floating market is bustling with activity
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 71 - The savannah changes color with the seasons
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 72 - The equator crosses Uganda in the middle of the country
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 73 - Ugandan runners dominate long-distance races
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 74 - The Bwola dance is performed by the Acholi people
Duration:00:02:01
Fact 75 - Mountain gorillas like to play together
Duration:00:02:06
Fact 76 - The coffee ceremony is a sacred moment
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 77 - Omweso requires strategy and speed
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 78 - Schools are often built in local red brick
Duration:00:01:49
Fact 79 - African bees make precious honey
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 80 - Kampala was once called "the hill of the impalas"
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 81 - Medicinal plants save lives
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 82 - Millet is transformed into energy porridge
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 83 - Coffee trees grow in the shade of trees
Duration:00:01:59
Fact 84 - The shoebill is nicknamed the "dinosaur bird"
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 85 - Lake Albert is shared with Congo
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 86 - The praying mantis imitates plants perfectly
Duration:00:01:54
Fact 87 - Leafcutter ants are extremely organized
Duration:00:02:03
Fact 88 - Traditional Ugandan wrestling is very spectacular
Duration:00:02:05
Fact 89 - The cricket team achieves surprising feats
Duration:00:02:11
Fact 90 - The White Nile makes a long crossing of Uganda
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 91 - The source of the Nile springs from Lake Victoria
Duration:00:02:02
Fact 92 - The Kitara civilization once dominated Central Africa
Duration:00:02:05
Fact 93 - Uganda often shines at Commonwealth Games
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 94 - The Rwenzori mountains are covered in ice
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 95 - Traditional masks tell the people's story
Duration:00:02:09
Fact 96 - Lugbara live in harmony with wild bees
Duration:00:02:04
Fact 97 - Banana trees provide food and textile fibres
Duration:00:01:57
Fact 98 - Termites build huge termite mounds
Duration:00:01:53
Fact 99 - Grasshoppers migrate great distances
Duration:00:01:58
Fact 100 - Motorcycle cabs called boda-boda are everywhere
Duration:00:01:57
Conclusion
Duration:00:01:15