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Country Name |
Uganda |
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Country Code |
UG |
Country Calling Code |
+256 |
Country Profile |
A virtual guide to Uganda, a landlocked country across the equator in Eastern Africa bordering Lake Victoria in south east. It is bodered by South Sudan in north, Democratic Republic of the Congo in west, Kenya in east, and by Rwanda and Tanzania in south.
The country occupies an area of 241,551 kmē, compared Uganda is slightly smaller than the UK or slightly smaller than the U.S. state of Oregon. |
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Capital Name |
Kampala |
Languages |
English (official); Luganda, Swahiliother Bantu and Nilotic |
Country Currency |
Uganda Shilling (UGX) |
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Time Zone |
Local Time = UTC +3h |
Driving (Left/Right) |
drives on the left |
Population |
4.27 crores (2018) |
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Country Area |
241,500 kmē (93,000 sq. mi.) |
Place to Visit |
Murchison Falls
Lake Victoria
Jinja, Start of the Nile River
Ssese Islands
Kampala, Capital of Uganda
Kasubi Tombs
Ndere Centre
Owino Market
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Lake Katwe Explosion Crater Drive
Kazinga Channel
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Lake Mutanda
Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
The Equator
Entebbe Botanical Gardens
The Rwenzori Mountains National Park
Rubaga Cathedral
Mount Elgon National Park
Sipi Falls
Semuliki National Park
Ssezibwa Falls
Lake Bunyonyi
Lubiri Palace
Nyero Rock Paintings |
News |
The Monitor
Uganda independent national news.
The New Vision
Kampala based online news from Uganda.
The Observer
Ugandan tri weekly newspaper headquartered in Kampala.
Uganda Online
Uganda online portal with news.
Radio
Radio Simba
Ugandan Radiostation with recent news on its homepage. |
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Art Culture |
China Keitetsi
Wikipedia article about China Keitetsi, Ugandan activist and author of the book: Child Soldier: Fighting for My Life.
Kibuuka-prints.com
David Kibuuka, contemporary Ugandan Artist.
Nommo Gallery
Contemporary Ugandan visual artists online.
Samite of Uganda
Homepage of Samite, the international renowned Ugandan musical artist.
Omweso
Wikipedia article about Omweso, an ancient mancala game played in Uganda. |
Economy Business |
Bank of Uganda
Uganda's national bank.
Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI)
Uganda Investment Authority
The UIA web site offering updates on the investment climate and business opportunities in Uganda. |
Transport |
Great Lakes Airways
Ugandan cargo airline. |
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Tourism |
Discover Uganda:
Lake Victoria (Africa's largest lake, one of the African Great Lakes); Ssese Islands (islands in Lake Victoria); Lake Bunyonyi (freshwater lake); Kasubi Tombs (royal burial grounds);
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (mountain gorillas); Murchison Falls National Park (wildlife and waterfalls); Queen Elizabeth National Park (wildlife between Lake Edward and Lake Katwe, a flooded volcanic crater); Kibale National Park (evergreen rain forest); Lake Mburo National Park (small park but fun); Kidepo Valley National Park (rugged savannah landscape and Mount Morungole) |
Education |
Makerere University
Commonly referred to as the Ivory Tower, Ugandas' premier institution of learning, Kampala.
Uganda Martyrs University
A Catholic university at Nkozi. |
Visa Process |
NOTES FOR UGANDA TOURIST VISAS:
Maximum Stay: 30 days
Visas are valid only starting on the date of entry you write-in on your application
We can only obtain single entry visas. If you absolutely must obtain a multiple entry visa you'll need to apply on your own and there are very strict additional requirements.
TOURIST REQUIREMENTS FOR UGANDA VISAS:
Download to your Desktop, complete, save and email the Uganda visa application to us along with all other requirements listed below to us. Our order form is found inside the application link and our email is orders@alliedpassport.com
One passport type photo in jpg or png format
Scanned copy of passport data page
Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94
Copy of flight itinerary
Copy of Yellow Fever |
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Additional Information |
Climate: In the northeast, semi-arid--rainfall less than 50 cm. (20 in.); in southwest, rainfall 130 cm. (50 in.) or more. Two dry seasons: Dec.-Feb. and June-July.
Type: No-party "Movement" system.
Constitution: The new Constitution was ratified on 12 July 1995, and promulgated on 8 October 1995. The Constitution Of The Republic Of Uganda
Natural resources: Copper, cobalt, limestone.
Agriculture products: Coffee, tea, cotton, tobacco, cassava (tapioca), potatoes, corn, millet, pulses; beef, goat meat, milk, poultry, cut flowers.
Industries: Sugar, brewing, tobacco, cotton textiles, cement.
Exports - commodities: coffee, fish and fish products, tea, cotton, flowers, horticultural products; gold
Imports - commodities: capital equipment, vehicles, petroleum, medical supplies; cereals |
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