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Uganda

Rebublic of Uganda Kampala 45.7 a million inhabitants

About Uganda

The Rebublic of Uganda is a 241038 km² landlocked East African country, which impresses with its huge Lake Victoria as much as with the snow-capped peaks of the Ruwenzori Mountains. The seat of government is in Kampala, the system of government is a unitary dominant-party presidential republic. In Uganda live 45.7 people (as of 2020), most of whom belong to the ethnic group "Tswana".

The official national currency is the "Ugandan shilling" (UGX). The three spoken languages (official languages) are English, Swahili and Luganda. The vast majority of the population professes Christianity.

Uganda is home to several national parks, game reserves and nature reserves such as the Budongo Forest, Bwindi Impenetrable or the Katonga Wildlife Reserve. Uganda convinces with its natural beauty as well as a species-rich fauna, including chimpanzees and rare bird species.

General information
Uganda
  • 7Nationalparks
  • 2Private reserves
  • 1Nature reserves
Map Uganda

Official Name

Rebublic of Uganda

Capital

Kampala

Form of government

unitary dominant-party presidential republic

Area

241038 km2

Population

45.7 millions

Religion

Christianity

Travel information

Uganda

  • Arua Airport
  • Entebbe International Airport
  • Gulu Airport
  • Soroti Airport
General information
Uganda
  • 7Nationalparks
  • 2Private reserves
  • 1Nature reserves
Map Uganda
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Safari Reserves

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Murchison Falls
Uganda National Park +1

Murchison Falls

Lake Mburo
Uganda National Park +1

Lake Mburo

Kibale
Uganda National Park +1

Kibale

Kidepo Valley
Uganda National Park +1

Kidepo Valley

Mgahinga Gorilla
Uganda National Park +1

Mgahinga Gorilla

Bwindi Impenetrable
Uganda National Park +1

Bwindi Impenetrable

Budongo Forest
Uganda Nature Reserve +1

Budongo Forest

Toro-Semliki
Uganda Private Game Reserve +1

Toro-Semliki

Katonga Wildlife Reserve
Uganda Nature Reserve

Katonga Wildlife Reserve

Katonga
Uganda Private Game Reserve +1

Katonga

Queen Elizabeth
Uganda National Park +1

Queen Elizabeth

Rwenzori National Park
Uganda National Park

Rwenzori National Park

Kabuwoya Wildlife Reserve
Uganda Nature Reserve

Kabuwoya Wildlife Reserve

Mabira Central Forest Reserve
Uganda Nature Reserve

Mabira Central Forest Reserve

Pian Upe Game Reserve
Uganda Private Game Reserve

Pian Upe Game Reserve

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