Record no. MRB-2026-005992

Nicknamed the Pearl of Africa

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Uganda has long been known internationally by the nickname "Pearl of Africa," a phrase popularly attributed to Winston Churchill following his 1907 visit and his 1908 travel book "My African Journey." The name is still widely used today in the country's tourism and national branding.