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OUR MOTHER LAND UGANDA
Once
described as the Pearl of Africa, Uganda is a Country of plateaux and
hills, marshes and lakes stretching between the two arms of the great
rift valley, at the heart of the great lakes region of East Africa and
central Africa. The name Uganda was derived from the accient kingdom of
Buganda, which occupies most of the central part of the country.
Uganda
is a landlocked country boarded by Tanzania in South, Kenya in East,
Sudan in the North and DRC Congo in the west. Uganda is a home of many
tourist attractions.
People
are visiting Uganda's beautiful mountains, trekking opportunities and
communities of mountain gorillas. A good infrastructure makes
travelling easy despite the distances being long and the relaxing areas
of Lake Bunyoni make the country the definitive land of contrasts.
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Quick Facts about Uganda
Flag
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The flag of
Uganda was adopted in 1962. The black color identifies Uganda as a
black nation of Africa, the yellow represents the abundant sunshine
Uganda enjoys being situated on the equator, and the red represents the
brotherhood of Ugandans with the rest of Africa and the world. The
crested crane, the national bird of Uganda, adorns the center of the
flag and stands on one leg facing the flag pole. The raised leg
symbolizes that Uganda is not stationary but moving forward. |
Official Bird - The Crested Crane
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The Crested
Crane is the official bird of Uganda. The three colors of Uganda,
black, yellow, and red, are contained in it's plumage. It is a
friendly, gentle and peace loving bird, characteristics which are
certainly true of the Ugandan people. It is a crime punishable by
imprisonment to kill a Crested Crane. |
National Anthem
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Oh Uganda may God uphold thee,
We lay our future in thy hand,
United free for liberty
Together we'll always stand.
Oh Uganda the land of freedom,
Our love and labour we give,
And with neighbours all,
At our country's call
In peace and friendship we'll live.
Oh Uganda! the land that feeds us,
By sun and fertile soil grown,
For our own dear land,
We shall always stand,
The pearl of Africa's Crown. |
Official Crest
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The official
insignia (coat of arms) of Uganda reflects the identity, aspirations
and economic activity of Uganda. The Crested Crane includes all the
national colors (black, yellow, and red) plus it is friendly, gentle,
and peace loving, characteristics true of the Ugandan people. To the
left is a Kob which symbolizes the abundant wildlife found in Uganda.
The spear and shield are traditional tools of defense in Africa. The
sun represents the abundant sunshine found in Uganda as an equatorial
nation. The drum is a symbol of the cultural heritage of the Ugandan
people. The upper blue lines (top of shield) represent Uganda's
abundant rainfall while the lower blue lines (under the shield)
represent plentiful lakes and rivers. To the left see coffee growing
and to the right cotton, both cash crops of Uganda with cotton being
grown less today than in previous years. The motto For God and My
Country reflects upon Uganda as a nation of people who fear God and
love their country. |
Uganda Quick Facts
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Country (long form) |
Republic of Uganda |
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Capital |
Kampala |
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Area |
236,040 sq km |
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Population |
20,158,176 |
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Languages |
English (official), Luganda, Swahili, Bantu languages, Nilotic languages |
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Religions |
Roman Catholic , Protestant , Muslim , indigenous beliefs |
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Life Expectancy |
39.98 male, 40.6 female (1996) |
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Infant mortality rate, 1997 |
99 (per 1,000 live births) |
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Average family income |
320 US$ |
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Government |
republic |
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Currency |
Ugandan shillings (USh) |
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Industry |
sugar, brewing, tobacco, cotton textiles, cement |
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Agriculture |
coffee, tea, cotton, tobacco, cassava (tapioca), potatoes, corn, millet,pulses; beef, goat meat, milk, poultry |
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Minerals and Resources |
copper, cobalt, limestone, salt |
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