Population: 51,170,287 as of May 9, 2025 (Worldometer’s elaboration of the latest United Nations data)
Uganda Investment Authority: The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is a semi-autonomous government agency operating in partnership with the private sector and Government of Uganda to drive national economic growth and development.
The Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI) draws its membership from the entire private sector, particularly the sectors of ; tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, hospitality, construction, import- export, transport, financial services, Small and Medium Enterprises etc.
Uganda is a member of the UN, ( United Nations) the Commonwealth of States, member of AU, ( African Union) the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the World Trade Organisation (WTO), COMESA, East African Community (EAC)
Uganda Tourism Board serves the country in ensuring the success and growth of tourism in Uganda in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.
Uganda, known as “The Perl of Africa” is a country gifted by nature with friendly people and diverse cultures. It is a landlocked East African country that attained independence from the British on October 9, 1962. Home to over 56 different ethnic groups, each with their own distinct language, customs, and traditions, Uganda presents a unique tapestry of cultural heritage.
Uganda is located on the East African plateau with an average elevation of about 1,100 meters, with its altitudes ranging from 610 to 5115 metres above sea level. The plateau slopes towards Sudan thus the tendency of most rivers like the Nile, the longest in the world and which originates from Uganda to flow northwards.
Uganda measures 241,038 km², roughly the same size as the UK or the State of Oregon in the USA. About 34% (about 37,000 km2) is occupied by open water. It is bordered by Kenya to the east, Sudan to the north, Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, Rwanda to the southwest and Tanzania to the south. The southern part of the country includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria, which it shares with Tanzania and Kenya.
Uganda’s dramatically diverse geography has resulted in an enormous range of natural habitats, making Uganda one of the most few countries in the world that are truly gifted by nature with unique tropical forests, swamps, savanna, woodland, lakes and rivers. It has one of Africa`s highest mountains and an incredible amount of wildlife.
The key to the country’s diversity is its variety of habitats.
The natural wonders of Uganda include snow-capped mountain peaks that include Africa’s biggest and tallest mountain range – The Rwenzori Mountains. Uganda also has some of the largest lakes on the continent including Lake Albert and Lake Victoria. In addition, Uganda is the source of the Nile, the longest river in the world with a total length of about 6,650 km (4,130 mi) between the region of Lake Victoria and the Mediterranean Sea. The River Nile was the mother of human civilization in ancient Egypt.
The varied habitats have enabled the country to host 1060 recorded bird species representing 50% of the birds in Africa and 11 % of the birds’ global population in addition to 364 species of mammals.
Uganda is home to half of the global population of the endangered Mountain Gorillas. Most of the country’s wild life and natural endowments are found in its 10 National Parks, Wildlife Reserves and Sanctuaries.
Uganda is endowed with fertile soils. The average temperature is about 26 degrees C, with a maximum of 18-31 degrees and minimum of 15-23 degrees depending on the part of the country.
The rain season is March-May and August to December. Wet seasons are March –May and October-November; dry seasons are December to February and June to August. Rainfall ranges between 500mm to 2500 mm and the relative humidity is 70 – 100%.
Uganda`s fertile soils and warm climate mean fresh local fruits all year round. Local farmers sell fruits on most major roadsides.
On the way to the various parts of the country, you pass many local markets where you can get fresh fruits that have just come from the farm.
Fruits like mangoes, pineapples, papayas, oranges, sugarcane, bananas, jackfruit and many more are grown around the country and sold cheaply. Instead of packed snacks, many tourists find themselves choosing a banana.