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Republic of Uganda |
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 Flag of Uganda Background: Uganda achieved independence from the UK 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 another 100,000 lives. During the 1990s the government promulgated non-party presidential and legislative elections. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania related countries: United Kingdom |
 Official Name: Republic of Uganda conventional short form: Uganda Uganda: Swahili for 'Land of the Ganda' ISO Country Code: ug Actual Time: Sat-July-4 08:07 Local Time = UTC +3h Capital City: Kampala (pop. 1.2 million) Other Cities: Entebbe, Jinja, Lira, Mbale, Mbarara Government: Type: No-party "Movement" system. Constitution: The new Constitution was ratified on 12 July 1995, and promulgated on 8 October 1995. The Constitution Of The Republic Of Uganda Geography: Location: Eastern Africa, west of Kenya. Area: 241 040 sq. km. (93 070 sq. mi.) Terrain: 18% inland water and swamp; 12% national parks, forest, and game reserves; 70% forest, woodland, grassland. Climate: In the northeast, semi-arid--rainfall less than 50 cm. (20 in.); in southwest, rainfall 130 cm. (50 in.) or more. Two dry seasons: Dec.-Feb. and June-July. People: Nationality: Ugandan(s). Population: 30 million (2007). Ethnic groups: African 99%, European, Asian, Arab 1%. Religions: Christian 66%, Muslim 16%, traditional and other 18%. Languages: English (official); Luganda and Swahili widely used; other Bantu and Nilotic languages. Literacy: 62%. Natural resources: Copper, cobalt, limestone. Agriculture products: Coffee, tea, cotton, tobacco, cassava (tapioca), potatoes, corn, millet, pulses; beef, goat meat, milk, poultry, cut flowers. Industries: Sugar, brewing, tobacco, cotton textiles, cement. Exports partners: Kenya 14.7%, Switzerland 13.7%, Netherlands 9.2%, UK 6.4%, South Africa 5.6% (2003) Imports partners: Kenya 26%, India 7.4%, South Africa 7.2%, Japan 6.6%, UK 6.3%, UAE 5.8%, USA 5.7%, China 5.1% (2003) Currency: Uganda Shilling (UGX) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of UgandaThe State HouseThe Official Statehouse Website with Uganda's Presidency. Parliament of the Republic of Uganda Official site of Uganda's parliament. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda. Diplomatic Missions Embassy of Uganda in the U.S. Washington D.C. Uganda Diplomatic Missions Abroad List of Ugandas missions worldwide. Missions in Uganda List of foreign missions in Uganda. East African Community (EAC) Uganda is a meber state of EAC a regional intergovernmental organization. Statistics Uganda Bureau of Statistics - UBOS The central statistical office of Uganda. Maps Map of Uganda Political Map of Uganda.  Google
Earth UgandaZoomable satellite view of Uganda. Google
Earth KampalaZoomable satellite view of Uganda. Map
of AfricaPolitical Map of Africa. |
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NewsThe MonitorUganda independent national news. The New Vision Kampala based online news from Uganda. Procurement News The East African Procurement News. Radio Simba Ugandan Radiostation with recent news on its homepage. |
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Arts & CultureKeitetsi, ChinaChild Soldier in Uganda, author of the book: Child Soldier: Fighting for My Life. Kibuuka.com David Kibuuka, contemporary Ugandan Artist. Nommo Gallery Contemporary Ugandan visual artists online. Samite of Uganda Homepage of Samite, the international renowned Ugandan musical artist. International Omweso Society Omweso is an ancient mancala game played in Uganda. | Musical artists from Uganda
Geoffrey Oryema Contemporary musical artists from Uganda. Samite Popular music from Uganda. |
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Business & EconomyBank of UgandaUganda's national bank. Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI) Uganda Investment Authority The UIA web site offering updates on the investment climate and business opportunities in Uganda. Transportation Great Lakes Airways Ugandan cargo airline. |
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Country GuidesDiscover UgandaTourism in Uganda Tourism and travel in Uganda. Buganda A guide to the south-central region of Uganda. EnterUganda Comprehensive Uganda portal and directory. Uganda Travel Planner This Travel Planner has been written for the free-spirited traveller and for those merely seeking information on available tourism services in Uganda. Hotels  Uganda HotelsUganda hotels and lodges listing and booking. Hundreds of accommodation options in all cities. |
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EducationMakerere UniversityCommonly referred to as the Ivory Tower, Ugandas' premier institution of learning, Kampala. Uganda Martyrs University A Catholic university at Nkozi. |
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EnvironmentUganda Wildlife AuthorityA site about Uganda's National Parks and Wildlife Reserves. Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project Objective of the Project is to restore a healthy, varied lake ecosystem. |
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HistoryUganda's HistoryComprehensive history of Uganda. Internal Displacement Crisis in Uganda Article about one of the world's biggest neglected humanitarian crisis, the conflict in northern Uganda by Global IDP. |
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SearchEnterUgandaComprehensive Uganda portal and directory. MyUganda Uganda related portal. Uganda Online Uganda Online Website Directory. Newsgroup of Uganda soc.culture.uganda Additional Information on Ugandaafrika.no - Index on Africa: UgandaAfrica South of Sahara (Karen Fung) Uganda African Studies Uganda Background Notes: Uganda Governments on the WWW: Uganda Mbendi - Uganda Country Profile Open Directory Project: Uganda Radio Rhino International-Africa ShortWave Radio: A voice for freedom, liberty, democracy & an equally developed Africa. Ugandaid Humanitarian Information Network Uganda. Ugandaid is intended as a central depository for information that is both derived from and intended for agencies involved in humanitarian, transitional and development activities. Wikipedia: Uganda The World Factbook -- Uganda |
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