Basics about Uganda
Historical background: The lands currently known as Uganda were merged into one state as a British Protectorate in 1894. Uganda achieved independence in 1962. The ruling party has changed, under much turmoil, several times since. Benedicto Kiwanuka was the first minister of Uganda. In 1966, Milton Obote suspended the constitution and assumed the role of chief of the government. Obote was forced out of power by dictator, Idi Amin Dada in 1971. Under Amin’s rule, up to 300,000 Ugandans lost their lives. Amin fled the country in 1979, and following several short-term leaders, Obote again assumed power. Civil war led to more unrest during 1985 and 1986. Yoweri Museveni has led the country since 1986. Under Museveni, the economy has grown and the country has been relatively stable. Still corruption is very high, leading to a distrust of the government.
Area: 241,038 sq km, slightly smaller than Oregon
Capital: Kampala, population ~1.2 million
Government: Republic, 111 districts
Gross Domestic Property (GDP) per capita: $1,400
Economic sectors: agriculture (24.2%), industry (26.5%), services (49.3%)
Agricultural products: coffee, tea, cotton, tobacco, cassava, potatoes, corn, millet, legumes, cut flowers, beef, goat meat, milk, poultry
Population: 34.8 million
Age Structure: 48.9% under 14 years of age
Life expectancy at birth: 54 years
Religions: 41.9% Roman Catholic, 42% Protestant, 12.1% Muslim, 4% other/none
For more information, please see the CIA Factbook or United Nations statistics page.
Area: 241,038 sq km, slightly smaller than Oregon
Capital: Kampala, population ~1.2 million
Government: Republic, 111 districts
Gross Domestic Property (GDP) per capita: $1,400
Economic sectors: agriculture (24.2%), industry (26.5%), services (49.3%)
Agricultural products: coffee, tea, cotton, tobacco, cassava, potatoes, corn, millet, legumes, cut flowers, beef, goat meat, milk, poultry
Population: 34.8 million
Age Structure: 48.9% under 14 years of age
Life expectancy at birth: 54 years
Religions: 41.9% Roman Catholic, 42% Protestant, 12.1% Muslim, 4% other/none
For more information, please see the CIA Factbook or United Nations statistics page.