"THE EQUATOR" - UGANDA. Worth a Visit!

An Equator is the intersection of a sphere's surface with the plane perpendicular to the sphere's axis of rotation and midway between the poles. This is the most recognized landmark on the map of Uganda. It is the major latitude that divides the world into two equal hemispheres, that is, northern hemisphere and the southern hemisphere. The equator is perpendicular to the earth's axis of rotation and it also contains the earth's center of mass.
Uganda is one of the few countries in the world where the imaginary line that divides the earth into two half passes.” The intersection of the earth’s surface with the plane perpendicular to the earth’s axis of rotation and containing the earth’s center of mass” is what sometimes refers to the equator as by the Wikipedia. The Equator is an imaginary line that is seen on maps marking the equidistant from the North and South Pole. A magnetic needle has no dip and stabilizes in perfect horizontal position along the imaginary line of the equator, . You are able to stand with one of your feet in the northern hemisphere and the other in the southern hemisphere at this point; it is such an amazing experience to stand at both sides of the world. The sun rises and falls rather so fast at the equator, with equal days and nights’ length. And also you find that the people around the equator experience only warm temperatures and tropical climate throughout the year and therefore it is not that easy to tell the difference between seasons.verage annual temperatures in equatorial lowlands are around 31 °C (88 °F) during the afternoon and 23 °C (73 °F) around sunrise.

The Equator is located in Kayabwe, Mpigi District, about 72 kilometers from Kampala city, the capital of Uganda. The Equator or the Uganda equator crosses into Uganda at a point situated 75km south of Kampala along the Kampala – Masaka road which is 420 kilometers from Kampala city..You will find the poster for the Uganda Equator on Kampala - Masaka road where everyone who gets there experiences warm temperatures while at the Equator as while standing in the middle of the world.In the cycle of Earth's seasons, the equatorial plane runs through the Sun twice per year on the equinoxes in March and Septemberd. To a person on Earth, the Sun appears to travel above the  equator (or along the celestial equator) at these times. Light rays from the Sun's center are perpendicular to Earth's surface at the point of solar noon on the equator. At the equinoxes, the Earth's axis is perpendicular to the sun rather than tilted toward or away, meaning that day and night are both about 12 hours long across the whole of the Earth.

How does water swirl in opposite directions at the different spheres at the Equator?

The movement and drainage of the water will differ from the Northern and the southern hemispheres at the Equator line. Objects not attached to the surface of the earth (water in a sink going down a drain) will create a vortex going the opposite direction. So in the Northern hemisphere, it moves clockwise. In the Southern hemisphere, it moves counter clockwise. On the equator, water goes straight down.

 Is it true one is lighter while at the Equator?

The answer is "YES" it's true! you will find out that your 3% lighter at the equator line. This is inclined to the earth not being a perfect sphere. At the poles, it is flattened. You will be a few tons of kilometers away from the center of the earth while standing at the equator unlike when standing at the poles. Gravity is therefore only slightly less at the equator because it falls off with distance.

What souvenirs can I get at the Equator?

It is such an exceptional experience done by clients who visit the equator; Do not forget to carry along a souvenir for your family, friends and relatives on your way back home. A good number of structures have been set up around the area of the equator with so many amazing and attractive crafts and art pieces from the craft shops. You will  probably find many amazing and attractive products from the gallery antique and that of Aid child gallery.You will also branded T 'shirts with expressions like ‘I have crossed the equator’ get one for yourself and friends. not forgetting to enjoy the tasty meal and coffee at one of the restaurants there at the Uganda Equator.

 How do I get to the Equator?

While you begin a journey from Kampala city, you will drive for  approximately 1hr 30mns at a distance of 72 kilometers to Kayabwe in Mpigi District along Kampala Masaka road.

What other place crossed by the the Equator in Uganda?

Lake Victoria's Lwaji Island.
From Entebbe's Aero Beach, it takes approximately 25 minutes to get to Lake Victoria's Lwaji Island. The winds blows mildly and the lake's waters is tranquil. Lwaji Island is one of the three equator markers in Uganda.

Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The Equator monument is located in Kasese district in the southwest region of Uganda which sits on the warm temperature in Queen Elizabeth National Park and can be reached by road travel from southwest Kampala the city of seven hills Uganda's largest capital city which is approximately 400 kilometers and in hours it.