Record No.
MRB-2026-005992
Nicknamed the Pearl of Africa
Human Achievement
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Record Holder
Institutional / General Record
Uganda
Category
Human Achievement
Country
Uganda
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UG )
Achievement Date
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Reference
Record Description
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.
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