Uganda country

 

Uganda Capital: Kampala

Uganda Dialing code: +256

Uganda Airport code: EBB

Uganda Continent: Africa

Uganda Area: 93,000 sq mi  (241,038 km2)

Uganda Currency: Ugandan shilling

Uganda Official Language:  English, Swahili

Uganda Population: 50 million (Approx.)

Uganda National Day: 9 October

Uganda National Animal: Kob

Uganda National Bird:  grey crowned crane

Uganda National Fruit: banana

Uganda National Flower: No official

Uganda National Tree: Flame Tree

Uganda National Sport: Football

Uganda Time zone: UTC +3 ( GMT +3)

Uganda Driving side: Left side of the road

Uganda Flag:

Black- represents Ugandan people

Yellow- represents sunshine

Red– Represent bloodshed

Culture of Uganda:

Uganda has ethnic groups and a mix of rich and cultural diversity and influences. It is Indigenous. Uganda's culture is mixed with ethnic groups and religious cultures. It is both rich and diverse in some areas. The most popular religions in Uganda are Islam and Christianity.

Uganda is full of natural resources, and the people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Its mixed religious influences attract visitors.

Must visit places in the Uganda:

• Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Mount Elgon
• Murchison Falls
• Bwindi Impenetrable

Traditional Festivals in Uganda:

• New Year
• Labour Day
• Easter Monday
• Eid al-Adha

Uganda Must-try Foods:

• Matooke
• Luwombo
• Posho
• Kikalayi

Weather in Uganda:

The Uganda country has two seasons. Rainy Season March-May. Dry seasons June-July.

Economics of Uganda:

Uganda is more dependent on agriculture and Tourism. Its GDP is $45 billion (approximately), ranking it 91 in the world. This country has 49 % debt. The natural source sector is Uganda's main source of income.

Uganda imports chemicals, petroleum, food, Palm Oil, and machinery. Its exports are coal, agriculture, steel, metals, timber, and Gold.

Uganda's export and import partners are China, South Africa, India, the USA, Italy, France, and Kenya.

Sports in the Uganda:

Football is the most popular national sport in Uganda. Other popular sports include football, basketball, volleyball, Squash, cycling, athletics, and Boxing.

Transport in Uganda:

How many airports are in Uganda?

There are 13 airports, including international, private, and domestic. Entebbe International Airport is the biggest airport in Uganda.

Uganda's main public transport modes are buses, airlines, Railways, and water, which are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Uganda?

40 countries do not require visas, and the government grants 11 e-visas and 26 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 149 countries.

The passport ranks 65 in the world.

Defense in Uganda:

Uganda is the safest country in the world. The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) is the military, with limited powers of 45,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $0.92 Billion approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 128.

Uganda Country Top 5 Interesting Facts:

• Uganda is a landlocked country.
• Uganda is the best bird-watching destination.
• Uganda is thought to have the smallest church in the world.
• Uganda is a country in east-central Africa.
• The Nile River originates in Uganda.