Facts on Uganda

Official Title:

Republic of Uganda

General Information

Capital:

Kampala

Population (million):

32.04

Total Area:

236,040 km²

Currency:

1 CAN$ = 1764.49 Shilling (UGX)(2009)

National Holiday:

9 October, Independence Day

Language(s):

English, Swahili, Arabic, other African languages

Political Information

Type of State:

Republic

Type of Government:

Unicameral National Assembly

Head of State:

President Yoweri Kaguta MUSEVENI

Head of Government:

Prime Minister Apollo NSIBAMBI

Ministers:

Foreign Affairs: Sam KUTESA
Finances: Ezra SURUMA

Elections:

Next: 2011 (presidential and legislative)

Map of Uganda