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Uganda

Administrative territorial entity Country Landlocked country Republic Sovereign state

Uganda, Landlocked country in East Africa

Description

Uganda is a landlocked country in eastern Africa whose central highlands are covered with rainforest and whose volcanic mountain ranges in the east and west mark the borders with Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan. The Albertine Rift runs through the western part with deep valleys and many lakes, while savannas stretch across the northern region and support diverse wildlife.

History

After decades of British colonial administration, the country gained independence in October 1962. The following years brought political unrest under Milton Obote and Idi Amin, whose rule during the 1970s was marked by severe human rights violations.

Culture

More than 60 ethnic groups speak their own languages and follow different customs, while English and Swahili help people communicate in everyday situations. Music and dance take center stage during festivals and ceremonies, and crafts like basket weaving and pottery are passed down through families in many villages.

Practical

Agriculture forms the economic foundation with coffee, tea and cotton as major exports, while local farmers mainly grow maize and bananas. The dry seasons from December through February and from June through August are considered favorable for wildlife viewing and trekking in the national parks.

Did you know?

The country is home to more than half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas, which live in Bwindi and Mgahinga national parks in the volcanic mountains. This population has grown from fewer than 300 individuals in the 1980s to over 450 today after decades of conservation work.

Location

Nakasongola

Inception

1962

Capital city

Kampala

Part of

East Africa

Shares border with

Kenya, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, Sudan, Lake Victoria

Website

http://statehouse.go.ug

GPS coordinates

1.53336,32.21666

Latest update

December 14, 2025 17:17

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Landmarks to visit in Uganda

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Uganda sits at the heart of East Africa, where dense tropical forests meet open savanna and the Nile River begins its long journey north. The landscape rises from the shores of Lake Victoria through rolling green hills to mountain ranges that touch over 5,000 meters, high enough to hold glaciers...

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Uganda, Landlocked country in East Africa

Description

History

Culture

Practical

Did you know?

Landmarks to visit in Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Mount Elgon

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Murchison Falls

Murchison Falls National Park

Kasubi Tombs

Kibale National Park

Mount Elgon National Park

Rwenzori Mountains National Park

Lake Mburo National Park

Kampala Mosque

Kidepo Valley National Park

Ripon Falls

Uganda Museum

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Sipi Falls

Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs

New Jinja Bridge

Mount Sabyinyo

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Nyero Rockpaintings

Mabira Forest

Margherita Peak

Luzira Maximum Security Prison

Namirembe Cathedral

Mapeera House

Semuliki National Park

Owen Falls

Buikwe District

Bukomansimbi District

Butambala District

Buvuma District

Gomba District

Kalangala District

Kalungu District

Kampala District

Kayunga District

Kiboga District

Kyankwanzi District

Luwero District

Lwengo District

Lyantonde District

Masaka District

Mityana District

Mpigi District

Mubende District

Mukono District

Nakaseke District

Nakasongola District

Rakai District

Sembabule District

Wakiso District

Amuria District

Budaka District

Bududa District

Bugiri District

Bukedea District

Bukwo District

Bulambuli District

Busia District

Butaleja District

Buyende District

Iganga District

Jinja District

Kaberamaido District

Kaliro District