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Uganda Facts and Figures
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Map of Uganda
Meaning of Country's name |
From the Swahili version of Buganda, the kingdom of the 52 clans of the Baganda people, the largest of the traditional kingdoms in present-day Uganda. British officials adopted the name Uganda in 1894 |
Capital |
Kampala |
Largest Cities |
Kampala, Gulu, Lira, Mbarara, Junja, Bwizibwera, Mbale |
Population |
32,369,558 (2009 est) |
Country Code |
256 |
Internet Country Code |
.ug |
Area |
91,136 sq mi (236,040 km sq) |
Area-Comparative |
Slightly smaller than Oregon |
Bordering Countries |
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya |
Date of Founding (Current State) |
October 9,1962 |
Type of Government |
Democratic Republic |
Languages Spoken |
Swahili, English, Luganda, Luo, Runyankore, Ateso, Lunsoga, Lunyole |
Religions Practiced |
Roman Catholicism (42%), Protestantism (42%), Islam (12%) Others (4%) |
GDP per Capita |
$474 (2009 est) (USD) |
Latest GDP Growth Rate |
4% (2009 est) |
Top Exports |
Coffee, Tea, Cotton, Tabacco |
National Holidays |
New Year's Day – January 1, Liberation Day – January 26, International Women's Day – March 8, Good Friday – April 2, Easter Monday – April 5, Labor Day – May 1, Martyrs' Day – June 3, National Heroes' Day – June 9, Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) - September 11, Independence Day – October 9, Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice) – November 17, Christmas Day – December 25, Boxing Day – December 26 |
Money Currency |
Ugandan Shilling (UGX) |
National Sports Teams |
Uganda National Rugby Union Team, Uganda Davis Cup Team, Uganda Women's National Rugby Union Team, Uganda National Cricket Team |
Random Fact |
There are large reserves of crude oil and natural gas in Uganda that are still mostly untapped |
NEWS FROM Uganda
Friday, 05-17-13, 14:40
[New Vision]Commonwealth delegates head to Jinja tomorrow, Saturday, for the 'Paint the City Bright' campaign.
Friday, 05-17-13, 14:21
[New Vision]State minister for primary health care, Sarah Opendi, has asked health service providers to make their messages clear to the public to reduce risks of health infections in society.
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