Government
Multiparty democractic republic.
Geography
Uganda, is in East Africa. It is bordered on the west by Congo. The country, which lies across the equator, is divided into three main areas—swampy lowlands, a fertile plateau with wooded hills, and a desert region. Lake Victoria forms part of the southern border.
Historical Background
The colonial boundaries created by Britain to delimit Uganda grouped together a wide range of ethnic groups with different political systems and cultures. These differences prevented the establishment of a working political community after independence was achieved in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971 79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,000 lives. The rule of Yoweri MUSEVENI since 1986 has brought relative stability and economic growth to Uganda. During the 1990s, the government promulgated non-party presidential and legislative elections.
Capital
Kampala
Government
Democratic Republic
-President Yoweri Museveni
-Vice President Gilbert Bukenya
-Prime Minister Apolo Nsibambi
Area
Total 236,040 km2 (81st) 91,136 sq mi
Population
009 estimate 32,369,558[2] (37th) - 2002 census 24,227,297
Currency
Ugandan shilling (UGX)
Multiparty democractic republic.
Geography
Uganda, is in East Africa. It is bordered on the west by Congo. The country, which lies across the equator, is divided into three main areas—swampy lowlands, a fertile plateau with wooded hills, and a desert region. Lake Victoria forms part of the southern border.
Historical Background
The colonial boundaries created by Britain to delimit Uganda grouped together a wide range of ethnic groups with different political systems and cultures. These differences prevented the establishment of a working political community after independence was achieved in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971 79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,000 lives. The rule of Yoweri MUSEVENI since 1986 has brought relative stability and economic growth to Uganda. During the 1990s, the government promulgated non-party presidential and legislative elections.
Capital
Kampala
Government
Democratic Republic
-President Yoweri Museveni
-Vice President Gilbert Bukenya
-Prime Minister Apolo Nsibambi
Area
Total 236,040 km2 (81st) 91,136 sq mi
Population
009 estimate 32,369,558[2] (37th) - 2002 census 24,227,297
Currency
Ugandan shilling (UGX)
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