Hear the National Anthem of Uganda(8 kb midi file)

Location: Eastern Africa, west of Kenya

Climate: tropical; generally rainy with two dry seasons (December to February, June to August); semiarid in northeast

Official Name: Republic of Uganda

Capital City: Kampala (approximately 4000 miles from Manchester)

Languages: English (official), local dialects

Official Currency: New Uganda Shilling

Religions: Catholic, Protestant, traditional beliefs,

Population: 23,451,000

Land Area: 199,550 sq km (77,046 sq miles)