Uganda

Africa

Eastern Africa, west of Kenya.

"For God and My Country		1.4939713N 31.8054199E
President Yoweri Museveni	Prime Minister Apolo Nsibambi

Capital
Kampala

Government
Democratic Republic

Religion
Roman Catholic 41.9%, Protestant 42% (Anglican 35.9%, Pentecostal 4.6%, Seventh Day Adventist 1.5%), Muslim 12.1%, other 3.1%, none 0.9%.

Population
33,398,682

Ethnic group
Baganda 16.9%, Banyakole 9.5%, Basoga 8.4%, Bakiga 6.9%, Iteso 6.4%, Langi 6.1%, Acholi 4.7%, Bagisu 4.6%, Lugbara 4.2%, Bunyoro 2.7%, other 29.6%.

National Language                     
English
            
National Day
9 October 1962 (from the UK)

Anthem
Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty

Currency
Ugandan shilling (UGX)

Attractions
Murchison & Karuma Falls,  Ruwenzori National Park 


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Art & Cultural

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The Kasubi Tomb                                                                                                 The Kasubi Tombs in Kampala, Uganda, is the site of the burial grounds for four kabakas (kings of Buganda), and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On 16 March 2010, some of the major buildings there were almost completely destroyed by a fire, the cause of which is under investigation. The outraged Buganda Kingdom has vowed to rebuild the tombs of their kings and President Museveni said the national government of Uganda would assist in the restoration of the site.

Kasubi Tombs