Uganda
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Uganda
Uganda
The The Republic of Uganda, referred to as Uganda. It is a country located in eastern Africa, spanning across the equator, bordering Kenya to the east, Tanzania and Rwanda to the south, the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, and South Sudan to the north, with a total area of 241550 square kilometers. Most of the region is located on the East African Plateau, with many lakes and an average altitude of 1000-1200 meters. It is known as a "highland water town" and has a population of 47.25 million (according to World Bank data in 2022). There are approximately 65 ethnic groups in the country. According to language, there are four major ethnic groups: Bantu, Nile, Nile Semitic, and Sudanese. The country is divided into 135 districts and one capital city, with Kampala as the capital, sports fitness .
In the year 1000 AD, a kingdom was established in the Buganda region located in southern Ukraine. In the mid-19th century, the Kingdom of Buganda became the most powerful country in East Africa. After 1850, Arab merchants and British and German colonialists successively entered Buganda, and years of war broke out between Christian, Catholic, and Islamic believers in Buganda, causing the Kingdom of Buganda to rapidly decline. In 1890, Britain and Germany signed an agreement to partition East Africa, with Buganda designated as the sphere of British influence. In June 1894, Britain declared Buganda as its "protectorate". In 1896, Britain extended the scope of the "Protectorate" to the entire territory of Ukraine and established a Governor General in 1907. On October 9, 1962, Ukraine declared independence and retained four autonomous kingdoms, including Buganda, to form the Federation of Uganda, which remained within the Commonwealth. In September 1967, the feudal kingdom and federalism were abolished and the The Republic of Uganda was established.
Uganda is a member country of organizations such as the Commonwealth, the Non Aligned Movement, the African Union, the East African Community (EAC), the Common Market for Southeast Africa (COMESA), and the Intergovernmental Organization for Development (IGAD). In 2022, Uganda's gross domestic product (GDP) was 45.7 billion US dollars, with a GDP growth rate of 4.8% and a per capita GDP of 1081 US dollars.
geographical environment
Regional location
Uganda is a landlocked country located across the equator in eastern Africa. It borders Kenya to the east, Tanzania and Rwanda to the south, the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, and South Sudan to the north. The total area is 241550 square kilometers (including a land area of 199807 square kilometers and a water surface and swamp area of 41743 square kilometers).
topographic features
Most of Uganda is located on the East African Plateau, with many lakes and an average elevation of 1000-1200 meters. It is known as a "highland water town". The western branch of the Great Rift Valley runs through the western border, with numerous rivers and lakes at the bottom of the valley. Between the rift zone and the eastern mountains is a wide shallow basin with many swamps. The eastern border has Mount Ergon, with an altitude of 4321 meters; At the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo in the southwest, there is the Rubenzori Mountains. The Margarita Peak has an elevation of 5109 meters and is the highest peak in the country and the third highest peak in Africa. There are many rivers, lakes, and swamps within the territory, accounting for approximately 17.8% of the national area. There are over 10 islands including the Seychelles.
