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Introduction

Uganda is a landlocked country located in East Africa, bordered by South Sudan to the north, Democratic Republic of Congo to the east, Tanzania to the southeast, Kenya to the south, Rwanda to the southwest, Burundi to the west, and the Indian Ocean to the northeast.

H1: Geography and Climate

Location

  • Continent: Africa
  • Region: East Africa
  • Bordering countries:
    • Democratic Republic of Congo (east)
    • South Sudan (north)
    • Tanzania (southeast)
    • Kenya (south)
    • Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (southwest)

Climate

  • Tropical savanna climate
  • Temperature: 20-30°C (68-86°F)
  • Rainfall: 2,000-3,000 mm (79-117 in) per year

Key Facts

Population

  • Total population: approximately 43 million
  • Ethnic groups:
    • Bantu-speaking people: around 99%
    • Other ethnic groups: around 1%

H1: Economy and Infrastructure

Overview of the economy

  • Primary industries: agriculture, forestry, fishing, and livestock
  • Major exports: tea, coffee, cotton, and tobacco
  • Main economic partners: United States, China, and European Union

Historical Context

Early history (1000 BCE - 1962 CE)

H1: Colonial period

Colonization by British Empire

  • British colonized Uganda in the late 19th century
  • Ugandan people resisted colonial rule, leading to a long struggle for independence

H1: Independence and early years (1962-1971)

Independence

  • Uganda gained independence from British Empire on October 9, 1962
  • First president: Milton Obote
  • Early years of independence marked significant progress towards economic development and social reform

Significant Contributions

Scientific contributions

H1: Natural history and biology

  • Dr. Louis Leakey was a renowned paleoanthropologist who discovered many important fossils in Kenya, including the famous Lucy fossil

H2: Agriculture

Sustainable agriculture practices

  • Ugandan farmers have developed innovative sustainable agriculture practices, such as agroforestry and permaculture
  • These practices promote soil conservation, biodiversity, and efficient water use

Impact

Humanitarian impact

H1: Refugee crisis in 1986-1987

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