Administrative Divisions
111 districts across four administrative regions
Area
93,065 sq. km (land: 76,101 sq. km, water 16,965 sq. km)
Borders
2,698km (Democratic Republic of Congo 765km, Kenya 933km, Rwanda 169km, Sudan 435km, Tanzania 396km) or 1676 Miles
Banking Hours
Mon to Fri 08:30hrs to 18:00 hrs. Sat 09:00hrs to 16:00hrs.
Business Hours
Mon to Fri 08:30hrs to 17:30hrs.
Capital City
Kampala
Climate
Tropical. Rainy seasons, March to May, and September to November; dry seasons, December to February and mid-June to mid-august. Mean annual temperatures range from about 160C (610F) in the southwestern highlands to 250C (770F) in the northwest; but in the northeast temperatures exceed 300C (860F) about 254 days per year
Currency
The Shilling (UGX)
Elevations
Highest Point Margherita Peak on Mount Stanley at 5,110 meters
Ethnic Groups
Buganda, Iteso, Basoga, Banyankore, Banyarwanda, Bakiga, Lango, Acholi, Lugbara, Banyoro, Batoro, Karamojong, Bagishu and So many more.
Electricity
240 Volts AC 50 Hz. Square-pin plugs mostly used.
Uganda History
Uganda gained independence from Britain in 1962, maintaining its commonwealth membership.
Industries
Cotton, coffee, tea, sugar, tobacco and textiles.
Geography in Uganda
Uganda is landlocked. The south of the country includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria. The center is dominated by Lake Kyoga
Languages
The official language is English, although many other languages are spoken in Uganda.
Population
33.8 million (20009 estimate)
Uganda International Dialing Code
+256
Uganda Time
GMT +3:00
Religions
Christian 84 percent, Muslim 12 percent, other 1 percent, none 0.7 per cent (2002 census)
Topography
The greater part of Uganda consists of a plateau. Along the western border are the Rwenzori Mountains. The eastern frontier is dominated by Mount Elgon, while the Western Rift Valley runs from north to south through the western.
Uganda Public Holidays
1 January, 26 January (Liberation Day), 8 March (International Women’s Day), Good Friday, Easter Monday, 1 may (Labor day), 3 June (Martyrs’ Day), 9 June (National Heroes’ Day), 30 August (Eid al-fitr / End of Ramadan), 9 October (Independence Day), 6 November (Eid al-Adha / Feast of the sacrifice) 25 December (Christmas Day), 26 December (Boxing Day), half of the country
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