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            UGANDA
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Uganda is a landlocked country
in east central Africa, and
for the most part it is a
richly fertile land, well
watered, with a kindly
climate. The lowlands around
Lake Victoria, once forested,
have now mostly been cleared
for cultivation. Agriculture
employs over three-quarters of
the labour force, and the main
crops grown for subsistence
are plantains, cassava and
sweet potatoes. Coffee is the
main cash crop and accounts
for 90% of the country's
exports.

Area (Sq. Km.): 241,785

Population: 17,593,000

Capital: Kampala

Language:
English

Religion:
Christian 63%
Traditional Beliefs 30%
Moslem 6%

Government Type:
Military

Currency: Uganda shilling

High Commission:
Uganda House,
58 Trafalgar Square,
London,
WC2N 5DX.
0171-839-5783

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Foreign Office Advice:

Armed robbery, including road
ambushes of vehicles,
continues throughout Uganda
including Kampala. Night Road
Travel is best avoided. Rebel
activity continues in the
north. Incidents have occurred
in the area bounded by Gulu,
Moyo, Kitgum Apac and Lira,
and also within Muchison Falls
National Park. Westerners in
the Arua have been targeted by
hand grenades. These risks
should be taken into account.

Before going up-country
contact the British High
Commission (Tel: 257054/9).

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129