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Uganda

History

Buganda, Bunyoro and other kingdoms developed around Lake Victoria.
Britain declared the Uganda Protectorate.
Independence came on 9 October.
Idi Amin's rule expelled the Asian community and killed large numbers.
The National Resistance Movement took power after a five-year bush war.
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CapitalKampala
Population45.9M
Area242k km2
CurrencyUgandan shilling

Short facts

RegionEast Africa
LanguageEnglish, Swahili
Time zoneEAT (UTC+3)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest: Roughly half the world's mountain gorillas, a UNESCO site.
  • Murchison Falls: The Nile forced through a gorge seven metres wide.
  • Rwenzori Mountains: Glaciated peaks known to antiquity as the Mountains of the Moon.

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Planning questions

What is Uganda known for?Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Murchison Falls, Rwenzori Mountains.
What is the capital?Kampala.
Which language is useful?English, Swahili.
When is the national day?9 October.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

Use Kampala as the first planning anchor for Uganda, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

Food & drink

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Known for

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