Kampala is also an ancient city with a long history in Africa. /kloc-from the end of 0/0 to the middle of 0/9 century, it was a unified and powerful kingdom of Uganda (called Buganda Kingdom in Beijing), and Kampala has always been the capital of Uganda. There are many historical sites in Kampala. On the mountain, magnificent ancient palaces, temples, churches, tombs, etc. are still preserved. St Paul's Cathedral, built in 19 13, is a Protestant church. It is a red dome building, located at the top of Namirembe, which is very spectacular. Lubaga Church, built in 1925, is a place of prayer for Roman Catholics. The whole building is white, located at the top of the basic mountain, towering and elegant. In addition, there are Kasubi Mausoleum on Kasubi Mountain, McClery College on McClery Mountain, En Sambia Church and some Indian temples. The appearance of these ancient historical cultures has witnessed Kampala's long history, and has also kept Kampala's antique style full of modern colors.
Kampala was once the stronghold of British colonial rule from 1890 to 1905. Since Uganda's independence in 1960, Kampala has been developing continuously, and now it is the national political, economic, commercial, transportation and cultural center of Uganda. Although Uganda is an inland tropical country across the equator in eastern Africa, Kampala is like a mountain garden because of its high terrain and cool climate. Modern buildings with novel designs and different styles stand on the mountain, hidden in a piece of green. Standing on the top of Cloodt Mountain, the highest mountain in the city, you can have a panoramic view of the city's natural landscape. The magnificent parliament building, international conference center and government office buildings are neatly scattered on Nakasero Mountain, and the Uganda National Museum, Independence Square and Independence Monument at the foot of the nearby mountain are vividly visible. Lake Victoria in the southeast suburb is wide, sparkling like a mirror, with little sails. There are dense forests on the hillside by the lake, where African villas are located, and the environment is elegant; There are lawns and golf courses at the foot of the mountain, which is an ideal place for walking and fitness. Kampala has become a tourist attraction in Africa because of its long history, gorgeous scenery and numerous places of interest.
In Africa, Kampala is also called "Banana City", because the streets and alleys of Kampala are full of green banana trees with various kinds, different postures, thick stems and broad leaves. Locals like this versatile banana tree. Banana is a perennial plant. In hot Africa, after new seedlings are unearthed, they grow very fast and can be harvested all year round with a little management. Generally speaking, bananas cannot be eaten raw. It can be baked or stewed, dried and ground into powder, and made into sweet cakes, bee cakes, steamed cakes or snacks. This is one of the main sweets for local residents. Kampala residents do not use bananas to brew beer or soju, but to entertain guests. Banana leaves are used to package rice, beans, coffee, sweet potatoes, tobacco, salt and eggs, and can also be used for mothers to weave plates, hats, sandals and tents for their children when they work in the fields. When it is raining cats and dogs, many people walk safely with huge banana leaves. Green and tidy banana trees can also purify the urban air and beautify the urban environment. Banana trees are intertwined with tall palm trees, dense mango trees, fragrant flower forests and large lawns, making Kampala a tropical city with fresh air, green sea water, colorful and beautiful scenery. In Kampala, banana trees are competing to grow in the streets, with tall stems and dense leaves, shaded by shade, beautiful posture and fascinating.