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|president=Yoweri Museveni

|president=Yoweri Museveni

|chancellor=

|chancellor=

|pm=Apolo Nsibambi

|pm=Amama Mbabazi

|area=91,136 sq. mi.

|area=93,072 sq. mi.

|pop=30.9 million

|pop=32.7 million

|pop-basis=2007

|pop-basis=2009

|gdp-year=$9.4 billion

|gdp-year=$16.04 billion

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|gdp-pc=

|currency=Ugandan shilling  

|currency=Ugandan shilling  

==People==

==People==

Africans of three main ethnic groups — [[Bantu]], [[Nile|Nilotic]], and [[Ham|Nilo-Hamitic]] — constitute most of the population. The Bantu are the most numerous and include the [[Baganda]], which, with 18% of the population, constitute the largest single ethnic group. Individual ethnic groups in the southwest include the Banyankole and Bahima, 10%; the Bakiga, 8%; the Banyarwanda, 6%; the Bunyoro, 3%; and the Batoro, 3%. Residents of the north, largely Nilotic, include the Langi, 6%, and the Acholi, 4%. In the northwest are the Lugbara, 4%, and the Karamojong, 2%, occupy the considerably drier, largely [[pastoral]] territory in the northeast. The Basoga, 8% and the Bagisu, 5% are among ethnic groups in the East. Europeans, Asians, and [[Arabs]] make up about 1% of the population with other groups accounting for the remainder.

Africans of three main ethnic groups — [[Bantu]], [[Nile|Nilotic]], and [[Ham|Nilo-Hamitic]] — constitute most of the population. The Bantu are the most numerous and include the [[Baganda]], which, with 18% of the population, constitute the largest single ethnic group. Individual ethnic groups in the southwest include the Banyankole and Bahima, 10%; the Bakiga, 7%; the Banyarwanda, 6%; the Bunyoro, 3%; and the Batoro, 3%. Residents of the north, largely Nilotic, include the Langi, 6%, and the Acholi, 5%. In the northwest are the Lugbara, 4%, and the Karamojong, 2%, occupy the considerably drier, largely [[pastoral]] territory in the northeast. The Basoga, 8% and the Bagisu, 5% are among ethnic groups in the East. Europeans, Asians, and [[Arabs]] make up about 1% of the population with other groups accounting for the remainder.

Uganda's population is predominantly rural, and its population density highest in the southern regions. Until 1972, Asians constituted the largest nonindigenous ethnic group in Uganda. In that year, the [[E.D. Amin]] regime expelled 50,000 Asians, who had been engaged in trade, industry, and various professions. In the years since Amin's overthrow in 1979, Asians have slowly returned and now number around 30,000. Other nonindigenous people in Uganda include Arabs, Western [[missionary|missionaries]], [[non-governmental organization]] (NGO) workers, diplomats, and business people.  

Uganda's population is predominantly rural, and its population density highest in the southern regions. Until 1972, Asians constituted the largest nonindigenous ethnic group in Uganda. In that year, the [[E.D. Amin]] regime expelled 50,000 Asians, who had been engaged in trade, industry, and various professions. In the years since Amin's overthrow in 1979, Asians have slowly returned and now number around 30,000. Other nonindigenous people in Uganda include Arabs, Western [[missionary|missionaries]], [[non-governmental organization]] (NGO) workers, diplomats, and business people.  

*Population (2007): 30.9 million

*Population (2009): 32.7 million

*Annual growth rate (2004 est.): 4.0%  

*Annual growth rate (2009 est.): 3.3%  

*Ethnic groups: African 99%, European, Asian, Arab 1%

*Ethnic groups: Baganda, Banyankole, Bahima, Bakiga, Banyarwanda, Bunyoro, Batoro, Langi, Acholi, Lugbara, Karamojong, Basoga, Bagisu, and others

*Religions (2007): Christian 85%, Muslim 12%, other 2%  

*Religions (2009): Christian 85%, Muslim 12%, other 3%  

*Languages: English (official); Luganda and Swahili widely used; other Bantu and Nilotic languages

*Languages: English (official), Swahili (official), Luganda, and numerous other local languages

*Education: Attendance (2000; primary school enrollment, public and private): 89%. Literacy (2003): 70%

*Education: Attendance (2008; primary school completion rate)--56%. Literacy (2003-2008)--74%

*Health: Infant mortality rate--86/1,000. Life expectancy--45.3 years

*Health (2009): Infant mortality rate--79.4/1,000. Life expectancy--52.7 yrs

===Religion===

===Religion===

According to official government figures, an estimated 85%  of the country is Christian, 12% Muslim, and the remaining 3% follow traditional indigenous beliefs, Hinduism, Baha'i, and Judaism. Some Muslims and Christians believe that that the Muslim community is larger than the government numbers reflect.  

According to official government figures, an estimated 85%  of the country is Christian, 12% Muslim, and the remaining 3% follow traditional indigenous beliefs, Hinduism, Baha'i, and Judaism. Some Muslims and Christians believe that that the Muslim community is larger than the government numbers reflect.  

===Principal Government Officials===  

===Principal Government Officials===  

*President and Commander in Chief--[[Yoweri Kaguta Museveni]]

*President and Commander in Chief--[[Yoweri Kaguta Museveni]]

*Vice President--Dr. [[Gilbert Bukenya]]

*Vice President--[[Edward Ssekandi]]

*Prime Minister--[[Apollo Nsibambi]]

*Prime Minister--[[Amama Mbabazi]]

*Foreign Minister--[[Sam Kutesa]]

*Foreign Minister--[[Sam Kutesa]]

*Minister of Defense--[[Crispus Kiyonga]]

*Minister of Defense--[[Crispus Kiyonga]]

Uganda has about 30,000 kilometers (18,750 mi.), of [[road]]s; some 2,800 kilometers (1,750 mi.) are paved. Most radiate from [[Kampala]]. The country has about 1,350 kilometers (800 mi.) of rail lines. A [[railroad]] originating at [[Mombasa]] on the [[Indian Ocean]] connects with [[Tororo]], where it branches westward to [[Jinja]], Kampala, and [[Kasese]] and northward to [[Mbale]], [[Soroti]], [[Lira]], [[Gulu]], and [[Kapwatch]], though the routes west of Kampala and north of Mbale currently are not in use. Uganda's important road and rail links to Mombasa serve its transport needs and also those of its neighbors — [[Rwanda]], [[Burundi]], and parts of the [[Congo]] and [[Sudan]]. An international [[airport]] is at [[Entebbe]] on the shores of [[Lake Victoria]], some 20 miles south of Kampala.

Uganda has about 30,000 kilometers (18,750 mi.), of [[road]]s; some 2,800 kilometers (1,750 mi.) are paved. Most radiate from [[Kampala]]. The country has about 1,350 kilometers (800 mi.) of rail lines. A [[railroad]] originating at [[Mombasa]] on the [[Indian Ocean]] connects with [[Tororo]], where it branches westward to [[Jinja]], Kampala, and [[Kasese]] and northward to [[Mbale]], [[Soroti]], [[Lira]], [[Gulu]], and [[Kapwatch]], though the routes west of Kampala and north of Mbale currently are not in use. Uganda's important road and rail links to Mombasa serve its transport needs and also those of its neighbors — [[Rwanda]], [[Burundi]], and parts of the [[Congo]] and [[Sudan]]. An international [[airport]] is at [[Entebbe]] on the shores of [[Lake Victoria]], some 20 miles south of Kampala.

*[[GDP]] (nominal, 2005/2006): $9.4 [[billion]]

*[[GDP]] (nominal, 2009): $16.04 [[billion]]

*[[Inflation]] rate (annual headline or CPI, 2005/2006): 6.6%

*[[Inflation]] rate (annual headline or CPI, 2005/2006): 6.6%

*Natural resources: [[Cobalt]], [[carbon]], [[copper]], [[tungsten]], [[tin]], and [[sodium]]

*Natural resources: [[Copper]], [[cobalt]], [[hydropower]], [[limestone]], [[salt]], [[phosphate]], [[oil]]

*Agriculture: Cash crops: coffee, tea, cotton, tobacco, [[sugarcane]], cut flowers, vanilla. Food crops: [[banana]]s, [[corn]], [[cassava]], [[potatoe]]s, [[millet]], [[pulse]]s. Livestock and fisheries: [[beef]], [[goat]], [[meat]], [[milk]], Nile [[perch]], [[tilapia]]  

*Agriculture: Cash crops: coffee, tea, cotton, tobacco, [[sugarcane]], cut flowers, vanilla. Food crops: [[banana]]s, [[corn]], [[cassava]], [[potatoe]]s, [[millet]], [[pulse]]s. Livestock and fisheries: [[beef]], [[goat]], [[meat]], [[milk]], Nile [[perch]], [[tilapia]]  

*Industry: processing of agricultural products (cotton [[gin]]ning, coffee [[cure|curing]]), cement production, [[light]] consumer goods, [[textile]]s

*Industry: processing of agricultural products (cotton [[gin]]ning, coffee [[cure|curing]]), cement production, [[light]] consumer goods, [[textile]]s

*Trade: Exports (2005/2006)--$887.5 [[million]]: coffee, fish and fish products, tea, electricity, horticultural products, vanilla, cut flowers, remittances from abroad. Major markets--[[EU]], [[Kenya]], [[South Africa]], [[U.K.]], [[U.S.]] Imports (2005/2006)--$1.99 [[billion]]: capital equipment, vehicles, petroleum, medical supplies, [[chemical]], [[cereal]]s. Major suppliers--[[OPEC]] countries, Kenya, EU, [[India]], South Africa, U.S.  

*Trade: Exports (2009)--$3.1 billion: [[coffee]], [[fish]] and fish products, [[tea]], [[tobacco]], [[textiles]], [[cement]], [[maize]], [[electricity]]. Major markets--[[EU]], [[Sudan]], [[Kenya]], [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]], [[Switzerland]], [[Rwanda]]. Imports (2009)--$4.3 billion: [[petroleum]], road [[vehicles]], [[cereals]], [[industrial machinery]], [[iron]] and [[steel]], [[medical]]/[[pharmaceutical]] supplies. Major suppliers--[[EU]], [[United Arab Emirates]], [[Kenya]], [[India]], [[China]], [[Japan]].  

*Fiscal year: July 1 – June 30 annually

*Fiscal year: July 1 – June 30 annually

==References==

==References==

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