Uganda

1894 (June 6, Wednesday): Uganda becomes a British protectorate

1962 (October 9, Tuesday): Uganda gains independence from Britain

1966 (January 25, Tuesday): Military coup, President Milton Obote ousts the King of Buganda

1971 (January 25, Monday): Idi Amin seizes power in a military coup

1979 (April 11, Wednesday): Idi Amin ousted by Ugandan exiles and Tanzanian forces

1986 (January 26, Sunday): Yoweri Museveni comes to power after a civil war

2007 (November 26, Monday): Major floods displace thousands in eastern Uganda

2010 (July 11, Sunday): Terrorist attacks in Kampala kill dozens during World Cup celebrations

2016 (May 17, Tuesday): Major drought impacts agriculture and food security

2020 (March 21, Saturday): First confirmed case of COVID-19 in Uganda

2021 (January 14, Thursday): General elections held, with President Museveni re-elected

2023 (March 6, Monday): Locust invasion causes significant agricultural damage

2023 (November 5, Sunday): Severe flooding in central Uganda affects thousands, with many fatalities

Continent: Africa
Location: East-Central Africa, bordered by Kenya to the east, Tanzania and Rwanda to the south, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to the west, South Sudan to the north
Capital: Kampala
Language: English (official), Swahili (official), Luganda (widely spoken)
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Population: ~48 million (last updated: April 2025)
Time Zone: East Africa Time (EAT)

Borders: Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan
Landscape: Fertile plains, mountains, and lakes. The country is part of the East African Rift, with extensive wetlands and numerous lakes
Major Rivers: Nile River (White Nile), Victoria Nile
Major Mountains: Rwenzori Mountains, Mount Muhabura, Mount Sabyinyo, Mount Gahinga
Deserts: None
Lakes: Lake Victoria (largest lake in Africa), Lake Albert, Lake Edward, Lake Kyoga
Volcanoes: Mount Nyiragongo (across the border in the DRC)
Highest Point: Mount Stanley (5,109 m / 16,763 ft)
Lowest Point: Lake Albert (620 m / 2,034 ft)
Climate: Tropical rainforest climate in the southwest, tropical savannah climate in the north, cooler at higher altitudes
Geological Features: Part of the East African Rift Valley, mountainous terrain, volcanic activity in the southwest

Ethnic Groups: Predominantly Bantu (Luganda, Lunyoro, and others), Nilotic, and a small percentage of Europeans and Asians
Religion: Christianity (majority), Islam, Traditional African religions
Urban Population: ~24% (last updated: 2023)
Aging Population: ~3% aged 65+ (last updated: 2024)

Famous For: Rich cultural heritage, wildlife, and natural beauty (e.g., gorilla safaris), Lake Victoria, music and dance
Cuisine: Matoke (plantains), Posho, Ugandan beans, Tilapia fish, Rolex (a Ugandan snack, not the watch)
Arts: Traditional dance, music (e.g., Baganda drumming), visual arts, and literature
Sports: Football (soccer), athletics, rugby, cricket

Economy Type: Developing, mixed economy
GDP: Approx. $45 billion USD (last updated: 2024)
Major Industries: Agriculture (coffee, tea, tobacco), mining (gold, oil), manufacturing (textiles, cement), tourism
Key Exports: Coffee, tea, fish, flowers, tobacco
Unemployment Rate: ~9% (last updated: 2024)
Economic Regions: Agriculture dominates the economy, with the central region being more developed than the north

Government Type: Republic, multi-party system
Head of State: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (as of April 2025)
Head of Government: Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja (as of April 2025)
Legislature: Unicameral Parliament
Constitution: In effect since 1995, amended several times

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest: Famous for mountain gorillas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Murchison Falls National Park: Known for its powerful waterfall and wildlife
Lake Victoria: Largest lake in Africa, with islands and scenic beauty
Kidepo Valley National Park: Remote park with rich wildlife, including lions and cheetahs
Jinja: Source of the Nile River, adventure tourism (white-water rafting, bungee jumping)