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Uganda

The Republic of Uganda (Swahili uˈganda) in East Africa with the capital Kampala covers 241,037 km². It borders South Sudan to the north, Kenya to the east, Tanzania to the south, Rwanda to the southwest, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. The borders with Kenya and Tanzania partly run through Lake Victoria.

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Viticulture

In the mountains in the west near Bushenyi behind the Valley Hotel lies the only vineyard exactly on the Equator. It was established by the teacher William Mukaira. The vineyard area covers about one hectare on sandy and clay soil and is located at 1,500 meters above sea level. It is planted with the grape varieties Regalé and Staveau. The light red wine is described as astringent with slight acidity and appropriate fruitiness. With daytime temperatures between 25 to 27 °Celsius and two dry and rainy seasons, there are two harvests annually in March and September. Viticulture is a niche product, but excellent fruit wines and rice wines are produced.

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