Uganda is a small, well-populated country in East Africa, with a diverse population and a history of civil war. Agriculture is the main source of revenue and employment, with coffee being a particularly important crop. The official language is English, but over 40 African dialects are spoken. The country has an AIDS Control Program and a history of child soldiers.
Located in East Africa, the Republic of Uganda or Jamhuri ya Uganda, is a small country covering a total area of 91,136 square miles (236,040 sq km). With a total population of 27,616,000, it is a well-populated country, ranking 39th in the world when it comes to population growth. The nation is located near some of the best known and best developed African countries, including Kenya and Tanzania. The capital is Kampala, a fairly developed city that includes a university, a number of theaters and nightclubs, and the main airport.
Uganda became a democratic republic in 1962 after gaining independence from Great Britain. The current president, Yoweri Museveni, has been in power since 1986. Most of the state’s activities are managed by the prime minister and the parliament, directly appointed by the president. Uganda underwent a series of civil wars that devastated the country and was embroiled in war with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and later the Lord’s Resistance Army in the early 1990s .
Of the country’s revenue, 80% is obtained from agriculture, which is also the main area of employment. Coffee is especially important, but the country also exports cotton, tobacco and potatoes. Uganda produces some products such as soap and soft drinks, but this is mainly for domestic consumption, as foreign trade in these areas is limited. The country’s industry was badly damaged during the decade of civil war and is now undergoing a serious rehabilitation process with the help of the government.
The country’s population is extremely diverse, with Bantu and Nilotic ethnic groups making up a slightly larger proportion of the total population number. English is the official language, but over 40 African dialects are spoken in the different districts. Only 1% of citizens follow traditional African religions. Over 80% are Christians and 16% Muslims.
Uganda is one of the few African countries with an AIDS Control Program (ACP) in place. The nation has a history of child soldiers, mostly children kidnapped and trained as soldiers by the revolutionary army.
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