Uganda is located in the heart of Sub-Saharan Africa and lies astride the Equator. The total area of the country is about 241,039 square kilometers of which about 43,942 sq. km are covered by fresh water bodies and swamps. Uganda is a country strategically positioned within East and Central Africa, a region that includes some of Africa’s most economically important and resource rich countries with a substantial market and great future potential.
The country is land-locked and borders the Sudan to the north, the Democratic Republic of Congo to west, Kenya to the east, and Tanzania and Rwanda to the south. Although landlocked, Uganda is fertile; it has many lakes, rivers, and abundant natural resources. It is widely praised for the way it has handled the economy, with high growth rates averaging 6% per annum in the last decade. Inflation is under control and has been maintained below 10% per annum for the last four years. Most economic activities are fully liberalized and open to foreign investments.

From the top, a total of six horizontal stripes of black, yellow, red, black, yellow, red. Black symbolises our African heritage and Uganda's fertile soil; yellow is for the glorious sunny days, so characteristic of Uganda; red symbolises the red blood that runs in our veins, forming a common bond to all humankind. The majestic crested crane (Regulorum gibbericeps) is Uganda's National Bird.

Standing on a green mound is a shield and two crossed spears. The green symbolizes Uganda's lush, green vegetation. Supporting the shield are the Uganda Kob (Adenota kob Thomasi), symbolizing abundance of wildlife; and the Crested Crane (Regulorum gibbericeps), Uganda's national bird. The shield and spears symbolize our readiness to defend our motherland against all enemies. Across the top of the shield are the waves of Lake Victoria, the second largest fresh water lake on earth. In the centre of the shield is the sun, representing Uganda's glorious sunny days. At the bottom of the shield is the traditional African drum, used for dancing, ceremonial rituals, and for summoning the people to rally. Coffee and cotton, Uganda's main cash crops, are displayed on the green mound; together with the River Nile, the world's longest river; which starts its 8000 km (5000 mile) journey in Uganda. The Uganda motto is "For God and My Country".

"Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty" is the Uganda National Anthem. It was adopted in 1962 with words and music composed by George Wlberforce Kakoma.

Oh, Uganda! may God uphold thee,
We lay our future in thy hand;
United, free for liberty
together we'll always stand.

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Oh, Uganda! the land of freedom,
Our love and labour we give;
And with neighbours all
At our country's call
In peace and friendship we'll live.

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Oh, Uganda! the land that feeds us,
By sun and fertile soil grown;
For our own dear land,
We'll always stand,
The Pearl of Africa's Crown

Jan 1 New Year’s Day.
Jan 10 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Jan 26 Liberation Day.
Mar 8 International Women’s Day.
Apr 14 Good Friday.
Apr 17 Easter Monday.
May 1 Labour Day.
Jun 3 Martyrs’ Day.
Jun 9 National Heroes’ Day.
Oct 9 Independence Day.
Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Dec 26 Boxing Day.
Dec 31 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)

Economy - www.finance.go.ug and www.bou.or.ug
People and Culture - www.visituganda.com/people
About Uganda - www.myuganda.co.ug and www.enteruganda.com and www.ugandaonline.net