World Region Information --- Uganda Information
We are researching local information about Uganda. The Republic of Uganda is a landlocked country in East Central Africa. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to Uganda.
It is bordered by Kenya to the east, South Sudan to the north, Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, Rwanda to the southwest and Tanzania to the south.
Approx. 241,000 km2
Approximately 42.73 million people
Baganda, Bayankole, Basoga, Others
English, Swahili are official languages
Mainly the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England.
- Baha'i House of Worship
- The Uganda National Mosque
- Namirembe Cathedral
Different ethnic groups have formed their own cultures.
- Rwenzori Mountains
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Kabaka's Palace
- The Uganda Museum
- Kasubi Royal Tombs
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Lake Victoria
Efforts are being made to provide all children in the country with seven years of free primary education, but there are challenges in terms of facilities, teachers, and funding.
- Makerere University
- Kampala International University
- Uganda Christian University
- Mbarara University of Science & Technology
- International University of East Africa
- Kyambogo University
1862 British explorers become first Europeans to visit Buganda
1877 Church of England missionaries arrive in Buganda
1894 Uganda becomes a British protectorate
1958 Uganda is granted internal autonomy
1962 Independence
1963 becomes a republic
1966 Obote staged a coup and was promoted to president
1971 Obote downfall. Coup by Amin
1972 Border clash with Tanzania
1978 Invade Tanzania
1979 Tanzania invades Uganda. President Amin's downfall. After Roulet took office, he quickly fell from power. Binaiza becomes president
1980 President Binaiza is overthrown. After the election, Obote returns to the presidency
1985 Coup by Okello. Obote downfall. Okello becomes president
1986 Coup by Museveni. Okero downfall. Museveni becomes president
1996 Museveni sworn in as president in first direct presidential election
1996-97 Intervention in the First Congo War
1998-2003 Second Congo War
2005 Approves a constitutional amendment that abolishes presidential term limits
It is a presidential republic and the president is the head of state and head of government. The parliament is unicameral.
- State House Uganda
- Parliament of Uganda
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We produce and export petroleum, metals, coffee beans and other foodstuffs. It has been consistently growing and is considered a country with untapped resources.
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