evidence: To the southeast, Uganda has a coast on Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa. [...] 70% of Uganda is covered by forests, woodlands, and grasslands. More than 10% of the territory of Uganda is protected in national parks, national forests and game reserves. [...] Uganda achieved independence from Britain on October 9, 1961. Every year, Ugandans celebrate October 9 as a national holiday. Uganda ratified a new