Uganda
Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa.
Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Its capital and largest city is Kampala, and it borders Kenya, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Tanzania. Uganda is a multiparty republic with a president as head of state and government.
Geography
Uganda lies on the East African Plateau and straddles the equator. It includes parts of Lake Victoria and is known for varied landscapes, including savanna, lakes, and mountains.
History
The area became a British protectorate in 1894 and later achieved internal self-government in 1961, followed by full independence in 1962. The country's name comes from Buganda, a historic kingdom in the region.
Government and politics
Uganda is a multiparty republic. The president serves as both head of state and head of government, and the country has a unicameral parliament.
Economy and society
Uganda has a low-income economy with agriculture as a major sector. The population is young, and the country is home to many ethnic groups and a small Asian community.
Key facts
- Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa.
- It is bordered by Kenya, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
- Kampala is both the capital and largest city.
- Uganda gained independence from Britain on 9 October 1962.
- The country is a multiparty republic with a president as head of state and government.
Uganda is relevant to Canada through Commonwealth membership and Canadian interest in East African diplomacy, development, trade, and migration.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UgandaSupports: Country name, location, borders, capital, population, and general overview.
- Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/place/UgandaSupports: Capital, independence date, government type, demographics, and geography.
- Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/summary/UgandaSupports: Area, population estimate, capital, official languages, currency, geography, and economy.
- World Bank — https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/country/ugandaSupports: Population estimate, economic classification, youthful population, geography, and lakes.
- Commonwealth — https://thecommonwealth.org/our-member-countries/ugandaSupports: Commonwealth membership, area, population, capital, and independence context.
- CIA World Factbook — https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/about/archives/2021/countries/ugandaSupports: Official and short country names, etymology, and government type.