Kampala, Uganda

excel · #1 Posted **Mar 14, 2007, 5:47 AM**

I was very inspired by the movie The Last King of Scotland and wanted to post some pictures of the city it took place in. All of these pictures are from http://www.pbase.com/bmcmorrow/kampala and are taken by Brian J. McMorrow.

Kampala is the capital city of Uganda with a population of around 1.3 million people. It is the largest city in Uganda which is surprising because Uganda has a population of around 28 million. Enjoy these photos and go see the movie!

James Bond Agent 007 · #2 Posted **Mar 14, 2007, 5:58 AM**

WTF?

Did Hitler make it all the way down to Uganda?

Or is it part of a Hindu temple?

LMich · #3 Posted **Mar 14, 2007, 6:05 AM**

Given that the symbol isn't tilted, and given that looks to be a carving of Shiva in the background, I think it's safe to bet that this is in front of a Hindu temple.

It looks like a vibrant city. But, you're right, for as populous and dense as the country is, you'd expect a larger city, and a more urban population.

BnaBreaker · #4 Posted **Mar 14, 2007, 6:06 AM**

Looks lovely. I can't wait to see the movie.

excel · #5 Posted **Mar 14, 2007, 6:07 AM**

Yea it is a Hindu Temple.

circle33 · #6 Posted **Mar 14, 2007, 11:21 AM**

Thanks for the passing on the find. I used to travel a fair bit to Africa and rather miss it.

It was, however, a trip through a Tanzanian butchery that turned me to vegetarianism.

olga · #7 Posted **Mar 14, 2007, 12:30 PM**

Thanks for posting these! I especially love the street level shots.

MolsonExport · #8 Posted **Mar 15, 2007, 4:45 PM**

Are there still any Southeast Asians in Uganda? Did any return after the expulsion by Idi Amin?

the dude · #9 Posted **Mar 16, 2007, 9:09 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by LMich

Given that the symbol isn't tilted, and given that looks to be a carving of Shiva in the background, I think it's safe to bet that this is in front of a Hindu temple.

the swastika is an ancient religious symbol in both hinduism and buddhism. and ya, there are still some s.asians in uganda. many returned after amin screwed off.

Sacto · #10 Posted **Mar 16, 2007, 9:46 PM**

Boring skyline, but then again this is Uganda.

ColDayMan · #11 Posted **Mar 16, 2007, 11:00 PM**

Wonderful!

peacefu603 · #12 Posted **Mar 17, 2007, 1:32 AM**

Good

mSeattle · #13 Posted **Mar 17, 2007, 7:37 AM**

Very nice! Thanks for finding/posting.

Stratosphere 2020 · #14 Posted **Mar 24, 2007, 11:46 PM**

Looks nice, authentic African.

Nicodemo · #15 Posted **Mar 27, 2007, 6:16 AM**

Nice Skyline.

Simple but nice.