East-Central Africa, west of Kenya, east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
An ancient crossroads for various migrations, Uganda has as many as 65 ethnic groups that speak languages from three of Africa’s four major linguistic ...
Longitude: 32
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Uganda:
11,604.63 km
Terrain:
Mostly plateau with rim of mountains.
Natural Resources:
Copper, cobalt, hydropower, limestone, salt, arable land, gold.
Industries:
Sugar processing, brewing, tobacco, cotton textiles; cement, steel production.
Population: 49,283,041
Population density is relatively high in comparison to other African nations; most of the population is concentrated in the central and southern parts of the country, particularly along the shores of Lake Victoria and Lake Albert; the northeast is least populated.
Area: 241,550 km2
slightly more than two times the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Oregon
Landlocked; fertile, well-watered country with many lakes and rivers; Lake Victoria, the world's largest tropical lake and the second largest freshwater lake, is shared among three countries: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| eng | English |
| swa | Swahili |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| UGX | Ugandan shilling | Sh |
Capital City: Kampala
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 6:40 pm (GMT+03:00)
The flag of Uganda is composed of six equal horizontal bands of black, yellow, red, black, yellow and red. A white circle bearing a hoist-side facing grey red-crested crane is superimposed in the center of the field.
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Uganda is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Uganda
You're in for a treat! Uganda is a fascinating place to explore, especially from June to August, December to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
- Diverse wildlife and national parks.
- Rich cultural heritage and traditional music.
- Risk of malaria and other tropical diseases.
- Political instability and protests.
- Petty crime in urban areas.
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Ugandan cuisine includes matoke, posho, and grilled meats.
- Dishes often feature fresh vegetables and beans.
- Influences from Indian cuisine, especially in urban areas.
- Trek to see mountain gorillas.
- Visit Murchison Falls National Park.
- Explore Kampala's cultural sites.
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