1. Uganda is known as the 'Pearl of Africa': The nickname comes from Winston Churchill who famously referred to Uganda this way due to its natural beauty, wildlife diversity, and picturesque landscapes.

2. Source of the Nile: Jinja, a town in Uganda, is recognized as the source of the Nile River, which is the longest river in the world.

3. Multilingual Nation: Although English is an official language, Uganda recognizes over 40 different indigenous languages with Swahili also being another common language.

4. Young Population: According to UN data (2020), over half of Uganda's population is under 15 years old making it one of the countries with the youngest populations globally.

5. Mountain Gorillas Habitat: Almost half of the world's population of mountain gorillas reside within borders of Uganda, particularly in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.