Uganda gained independence from the UK on 9 October 1962 with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state and Queen of Uganda. In October 1963, Uganda became a republic but maintained its membership …

6 days ago · Uganda, country in east-central Africa. Its physical features vary from the tall volcanic mountains of the eastern and western frontiers to the densely forested swamps of the Albert Nile …

Dec 26, 2023 · Located on the edge of the Equator, Uganda is positioned in south-central Africa and covers an area of 241,038 km². Uganda is bordered by the nations of the Democratic Republic of the …

5 days ago · Uganda is a landlocked republic with a developing economy in central eastern Africa. Tourist facilities abound, but while infrastructure is adequate in Kampala, the capital, it is limited in …

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3 days ago · The Republic of Uganda is a landlocked east African country. It borders Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Uganda has approximately 46 …

Uganda’s human rights situation remains repressive, with the government violently cracking down on the political opposition, journalists and protesters, and restricting free expression.

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The Republic of Uganda, or Uganda, (usually pronounced yoo-GAN-duh) is a country in East Africa, bordered to the east by Kenya, on the north by Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of …

Located in Eastern Africa, Uganda is a landlocked country, bordered by: Kenya to the East, South Sudan to the North, Democratic Republic of the Congo to the West, Rwanda to the Southwest and …