Home  |  Search  |  Guides
Login  |  Tour  |  Help  |  Feedback
Beta
Login now
 | 
My Zakta▼
 |  ClipPad

Uganda

Guide Collapse this Section
Uganda is an East African nation that borders Kenya, Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Its capital is Kampala and the official languages are English and Swahili. This guide contains information on the key stats, history, geography and climate, government, economy, foreign affairs, HIV/AIDS crisis, culture, and tourism of Uganda.
Created by Author Kelsey Ryan

Subject: Geography

Uganda
0 Recommendations
Recommend: 
Section

Reference

Collapse this Section
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uganda
Republic of Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda,
Section

Web Sites

Collapse this Section
http://www.uganda.co.ug/
Includes news and opinion, forums, a business directory, a country profile and tourism information.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ug.html
Includes information about the country's geography, people, government, economy, and transnational issues.
http://www.answers.com/topic/uganda
(Click to enlarge) Uganda (Mapping Specialists, Ltd.) Uganda A country of east-central Africa. ... country on the Equator, Uganda is largely situated on a ...
http://www.visituganda.com/
Official site of the Ugandan tourist board.
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2963.htm
Facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, foreign relations of Uganda. ... removal, the Uganda National Liberation ...
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/uganda
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/places/countries/country_uganda.html
Section

Books and Articles

Collapse this Section
http://www.amazon.com/Uganda-5th-Bradt-Travel-Guide/dp/184162182X
Bradt'sUgandahas been thoroughly revised and updated to keep up with the country's fast pace of development. This fifth edition includes a more in-depth look at the booming tourism activities at East
http://www.amazon.com/Culture-Customs-Uganda-Africa/dp/0313331480
Since achieving independence from Great Britain in 1962, the East African country of Uganda has been ravaged by political turmoil and the more recent crisis of the AIDS epidemic, but is now in the
http://www.amazon.com/Uganda-Map-Nelles-Maps/dp/3865740774
Folded road and travel map in color. Traces six different kinds of highways and roads, shows road numbers and railway lines. Places of interest are marked directly on the map: airports, archeological
http://www.amazon.com/Child-Victim-Soldier-Innocence-Uganda/dp/1570757992
Folded road and travel map in color. Traces six different kinds of highways and roads, shows road numbers and railway lines. Places of interest are marked directly on the map: airports, archeological
http://www.amazon.com/Girl-Soldier-Northern-Ugandas-Children/dp/0800794214
For several decades a brutal army of rebels has been raiding villages in northern Uganda, kidnapping children and turning them into soldiers or wives of commanders. More than 30,000 children have been
Section

Educational

Collapse this Section
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/indiv/africa/cuvl/Uganda.html
This site provides annotated links to information about Uganda in the areas of economic development
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/country_profiles/1069166.stm
This news site provides an overview of Uganda, including a brief history, profile of leaders
http://www.intl-crisis-group.org/projects/africa/rwanda/reports/A400037_04052000.pdf
examination of the tensions between two former allies, Uganda and Rwanda. The source of the
http://hrw.org/reports/2003/uganda0303/uganda0403.pdf
-page report documents the tragic situation faced by children in Uganda. Since 1986, members of the
http://www.hrw.org/reports/2001/drc/
In March 2001, Human Rights Watch released this new report. The 50-page report, "Uganda in Eastern
Section

Key Stats

Collapse this Section
Key Stats
http://www.populationaction.org/Publications/Reports/Reclaiming_the_ABCs/Uganda.shtml
Population & Climate Change. Population & Environment. RH/HIV ... Estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau and UNAIDS suggest that national HIV prevalence ...
http://www.libraries.iub.edu/index.php?pageId=1749
Geography & Map Library " GPO Access " Official Document System of ... Data Base (IDB) (population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau) ... Environment ...
http://www.internetworldstats.com/af/ug.htm
Latest Population Estimate: 31,367,972 population for 2008, according to Census Bureau. ... map, flag, geography, news, politics and media links. Uganda Bureau ...
http://www.interopp.org/cgi/country_profile.cgi?cnt_code=ug
Uganda. Country and Regional Maps. Shaded Relief Map of Uganda, large, 1995 (313K) ... List of International Statistical Agencies maintained by the US Census Bureau. ...
http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_health/aids/Countries/africa/uganda_report.pdf
... epidemic, in an environment of "open" personal networks. Uganda's ... Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, International Program Center, HIV/AIDS ...
Section

History

Collapse this Section
History
http://www.historyofnations.net/africa/uganda.html
... history of ... History of Uganda. Site Links. Home. Search this Site. History Posters ... system of administration and created a quasi-parliamentary ...
http://www.enteruganda.com/about/history.php
Political History of Uganda: The political history of Uganda is long and complex. ... This defeat had created hostility between the British and Bunyoro. ...
http://www.bou.or.ug/bouwebsite/opencms/bou/currency/history_of_the_currency.html
Before that, Uganda has been using other currency (see History of Currency in Uganda ) ... of Uganda Shilling 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 cease to be legal ...
http://www.ugandamission.org/ugandan_church_history_window.html
... 1897 he became the first Bishop of Uganda carved out of the vast and ill-defined ... After 1910 the Church of Uganda extended further into the north-west and into ...
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/612643/history-of-Uganda
... encyclopedia article on history of Uganda, This discussion focuses on the history of Uganda since the 19th century. ... is being created. This may take ...
Section

Geography and Climate

Collapse this Section
Geography and Climate
http://weather.yahoo.com/regional/UGXX.html
Yahoo! Weather: Weather Forecast, High and Low temperatures, Satellite maps, News, Video and more.
http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/UG_cc.html
Government Internet Service Home page. The starting point for official governemnt weather forecasts, warning, and meteorological products for forecasting the weather.
http://www.uganda-travel.com/climate.htm
Uganda enjoys ideal weather conditions ranging from the warmth of the lowland ... Terrain ... Uganda Safaris and Car hire. Terms & Conditions. 26 C Lumumba ...
http://www.weatheruganda.com/
Situated in an area (Matarraa, Spain) with the best expectations ... Located at a picturesque and country side village at only one hour drive from the coast. ...
http://geography.about.com/library/maps/bluganda.htm
Geography and maps of the African country of Uganda. ... Climate Change and Issues. Geography of the Earth. GIS and GPS. History of Geography ...
Section

Government

Collapse this Section
Government
http://www.statehouse.go.ug/
... the Government of Japan for its willingness to support Uganda develop her infrastructure. ... Warning Against Corrupt Ugandan Government Leaders and Officials ...
http://www.ugandaonline.net/government
... good governance and delivering legal advice and services to the Government, it's ... project is a government of Uganda reform and divestiture initiatives, ...
http://www.statehouse.go.ug/government.htm
... the area that has seen significant changes is the political governance of Uganda. ... about the operations of Uganda government freely and easily. ...
http://uganda.blogspirit.com/tag/Politics
... portraits from government offices and other public buildings previous leaders including ... Amin ruled Uganda from 1971-79 called the reign of terror when ...
http://www.parliament.go.ug/
... peace, order, development and good governance of Uganda", and "to protect the ... Government returned Kabaka's properties-Attorney General ...
Section

Economy

Collapse this Section
Economy
http://musicugandan.com/
Listen to Uganda Music, Watch Uganda Videos and more about the Artists plus what's making ... Pictures related to Uganda Musicians and Artists. Hot Pick ! ...
http://www.ugandainvest.com/livestock.pdf
main stream monetary economy, and generating a surplus for export. This ... Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, 1999. ...
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ug.html
Agriculture is the most important sector of the economy, employing over 80% of the work force. ... agriculture: 29% industry: 24.8% services: 46.2% (2008 est. ...
http://www.mongabay.com/reference/country_studies/uganda/ECONOMY.html
AGRICULTURE <> INDUSTRY <> TOURISM <> BANKING AND CURRENCY. Uganda ... Agriculture was the dominant activity, but the expanding manufacturing sector ...
http://ugandaindustry.com/
... WN Business WN Economy WN Energy WN Industry WN Money WN Currency Forex ... DR Congo And Uganda Call for Monuc's Assistance for Further Operations. All Africa ...
Section

Foreign Affairs

Collapse this Section
Foreign Affairs
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/uganda.htm
Homeland Security. Space. Public Eye. Military. Combatants. Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) ... civil war, and growing domestic and international pressure to ...
http://www.globalpolicy.org/security/issues/ugandindex.htm
... of the Uganda civil war and humanitarian crisis, the Security Council finally ... But Uganda "reserves the right of self defense", and private military company ...
http://www.africaaction.org/docs03/ug0309.htm
... the rebels, even should it gain additional international military assistance. ... for human rights violations by government security and armed forces; ...
http://www.villagebanking.org/site/c.erKPI2PCIoE/b.2671211/
FINCA clients in Uganda FINCA International Village Banking microfinance program provides poverty solutions through ... by guerilla war claimed the lives ...
http://www.refugeesinternational.org/where-we-work/africa/uganda
... fighting between the LRA and the government military forced 1.8 million people ... to rebuild war-torn villages and address grievances that led to the ...
Section

HIV/AIDS in Uganda

Collapse this Section
HIV/AIDS in Uganda
http://www.avert.org/aidsuganda.htm
HIV & AIDS in Uganda: including history, current situation, 'ABC' prevention programme, HIV testing, AIDS treatment and overall impact.
http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/global?page=cr09-ug-00
... Care and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda: Guidelines for Service Providers ... National Community of Women Living With HIV/AIDS in Uganda (NACWOLA) ...
http://www.aidsuganda.org/aids/
Welcome to Uganda AIDS Commission Website Where you find News and information ... Includes FAQ, events and additional resources. ...
http://www.aidsuganda.org/pdf/Uganda_HIV_profile_U_Calif.pdf
HIV/AIDS in Uganda. 2. Table of Contents (click on page number to go directly to that section) ... HIV/AIDS in Uganda. 8. Mobile and displaced populations include: ...
http://www.who.int/inf-new/aids2.htm
Uganda's success in reducing high HIV infection rates is the result of high ... Sex education programmes in schools and on the radio focused on the need to ...
Section

Culture of Uganda

Collapse this Section
Culture of Uganda
http://www.everyculture.com/To-Z/Uganda.html
Countries and Their Cultures :: To-Z. Culture of UGANDA. CULTURE NAME. Ugandan. ORIENTATION ... Comment: (50-4000 characters) Culture of Uganda forum " Culture of Tuvalu ...
http://echouganda.com/index.html
... world music. Gideon ampeire,cultural exchange,music performance.culture of Uganda. ... Music and the Culture of Uganda. Home. Programs. Instruments & Dances ...
http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-About-the-Culture-of-the-Remaining-Pygmies-of-Uganda&id=1818818
... in the districts of Bundibugyo and Kisoro in Western Uganda. ... be found at The Pygmies of Uganda the Bambuti and at The Culture of Uganda People in Afica ...
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Culture_of_Uganda
Category:Culture of Uganda. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository ... World Heritage Sites in Uganda (1 C, 1 P, 1 F) Media in category "Culture of Uganda" ...
http://www.ugandaembassy.com/Uganda%20_National_Culture_Policy.pdf
general lack of appreciation of the significance and value of Uganda's cultural ... literature that often depicts the culture of Uganda's people. The various ...
Section

Tourism in Uganda

Collapse this Section
Tourism in Uganda
http://www.visituganda.com/
Official site of the Ugandan tourist board.
http://www.ugandatourism.org/
Provides tourism information for Uganda including national parks and outdoor activities such as bird watching, water rafting, fishing, and mountaineering.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g293840-Uganda-Vacations.html
Uganda: Visit TripAdvisor for 580 unbiased reviews and travel guides on hotels, attractions, and restaurants in Uganda, Africa.
http://gorillasafaris.toursinuganda.com/tourisminuganda.html
Uganda tourism plans information by ... In Uganda Tourism began in 1950 with the gestating of National ... Tourism In Uganda. Birding Areas. Health Tips ...
http://www.ugandatourism.org/Uganda%20on%20a%20plate.php
29 C. 15 C. Why do you like Uganda? Greenary. Trekking. Cultural Centres. Search The Site. Uganda on a plate: ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkmkyH-dsxs

Click to Close Video Player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =dkmkyH-dsxs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUTUJkUv6Vk

Click to Close Video Player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =wUTUJkUv6Vk
Section

User Contributions

Collapse this Section
Comments Expand this Section
No Comments


Post a comment on this guide
 
Navigate this guide
Guide Creator

Contributors
None
Questions?
Comments, concerns, suggestions?