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Description

The colonial boundaries created by Britain to delimit Uganda grouped together a wide range of ethnic groups with different political systems and cultures. These differences prevented the establishment of a working political community after independence was achieved in 1962.

The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,000 lives.

The rule of Yoweri MUSEVENI since 1986 has brought relative stability and economic growth to Uganda. During the 1990s, the government promulgated non-party presidential and legislative elections.

Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Uganda

Population 28,195,754

Capital City Kampala (1.3 million)

Currency Uganda Shilling

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Languages English (official), local dialects

National Day 9 October; Independence Day

Religions Catholic, Protestant, traditional beliefs.

Latitude/Longitude 0° 32'N, 32° 58'E

Highest Point Mt. Stanley (16,765 ft.) (5,110 m)

Land Area 199,550 sq km (77,046 sq miles)

Land Divisions 56 districts; including Adjumani, Apac, Arua, Bugiri, Bundibugyo, Bushenyi, Busia, Gulu, Hoima, Iganga, Jinja, Kabale, Kabarole, Kaberamaido, Kalangala, Kampala, Kamuli, Kamwenge, Kanungu, Kapchorwa, Kasese, Katakwi, Kayunga, Kibale, Kiboga, Kisoro, Kitgum, Kotido, Kumi, Kyenjojo, Lira, Luwero, Masaka, Masindi, Mayuge, Mbale, Mbarara, Moroto, Moyo, Mpigi, Mubende, Mukono, Nakapiripirit, Nakasongola, Nebbi, Ntungamo, Pader, Pallisa, Rakai, Rukungiri, Sembabule, Sironko, Soroti, Tororo, Wakiso and Yumbe.

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Maps

LARGE (color) map here

Uganda Outline Map here

Uganda Map CIA version here

Uganda Maps at UT here

African Continent (printable) here

African Continent here

African Outline Map here

Suggested Links

Uganda (Complete) information on the (GDP) overall economy, imports and exports, resources, government, population, military, transportation and more here

Uganda Tourism here

Uganda Travel Info and Warnings here