Uganda+Group+1

Uganda Group 1 Weather/Climate/Geography
Student Members: Josh, Laura, Kelsey, Mitchell

Main Questions?????. What is the climate like?


 * The climate is tropical; generally rainy with two dry seasons (December to February, June to August)**

What is daily temperature? What season will Uganda be in during the visit? What is the geography of the area? - mountainous, rivers, rainforest, desert??? What problems to expect? What diseases and insects to be aware of? What specific things will be needed to be prepared for this climate, area? What types of animals are found?

Josh's Notes: The country is located on the East African 1,100 metres above sea level. Uganda is the size of Oregon. It is near the equator. Uganda is a landlocked country, bordered by Sudan to the North, Democractic Republic of Congo to the west, Rwanda and Tanzania to the South, and Kenya to the East. Much of uganda is a plateau, with numerous small hills and valleys and extensive savanna plains. Lake region, Northern Region, and the Highlands of the South-East.

Laura's notes - The best time, the best months of the year to visit would be December to late February and from June to September because this is the dry season.

Kalsey's notes -Uganda has the highest snow capped mountain range in Africa, Rainforest Jungles, Savannas, the largest lake in Africa and home to half the endangered mountain gorillas in the world.{http://kabiza.com/ugandaweather.htm}

Mitchell's notes - mosquitoes that infect you with malaria; Tsetse flies; Bilharzia: A small snail that attacks your organs.Do not swim in lakes where the snails live. Snakes - most are not poisonous. Spray your body with insect repellant; Wear loose cotton clothing. Wear long sleeved shirts and avoid shorts in the evenings. Use the mosquito net and a fan, flying things do not like to move against the wind. The most common problem has to do with the intestinal track -such as diahrhea and vomiting.