Uganda is more often than not refered to as the pearl of Africa. The country is located on the East African plateau, averaging about 900 metres (2,950 ft) above sea level. Although generally tropical in nature, the climate differs between parts of the country. Uganda includes several offshore islands in Lake Victoria. Most important cities are located in the south, near Lake Victoria, including the capital Kampala and the nearby city of Entebbe. Uganda also has several rivers most important of which is the River Nile, one of the world's longest rivers whose source is Lake Victoria and stretches all the way to Egypt pouring into the mediterranean sea. It also has acces to several lakes and rivers Lake Victoria being e of themwhich is the second largest river in the world. Some of the National Parks include: * Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 
* Kibale National Park
* Kidepo Valley National Park
* Lake Mburo National Park
* Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
* Mount Elgon National Park
* Murchison Falls National Park
* Queen Elizabeth National Park
* Rwenzori Mountains National Park
* Semuliki National Park
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