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Uganda Facts
Uganda is a stable republic with 30,000,000 citizens, located in central east Africa. Much of Uganda, principally in the south, is tropical with two rainy seasons that produce two good growing seasons during the year. The major developed cities are also in the south, including Kampala, the capitol, with nearly 3,000,000 inhabitants. Lake Victoria is on the eastern border of Uganda and the source of the Nile River emanates from Lake Victoria. Uganda gained independence from the British colonists in 1962, and then, after 20 ensuing years of political unrest, the current president, Yoweri Musaveni took power to become the first nationally elected President in 1986. He is still president, has instituted many political reforms that have benefited the nation, and has made strides to settle tribal and ethnic unrest. Overall, the political situation in Uganda is peaceful even in the north, and rebel insurgents have left the country. Uganda is now recognized internationally as a member of the United Nations Security Council.
Uganda is stable and thriving, and there is clear progress toward modernization and economic growth. Deliberate efforts are being made to develop education, the arts, and other aspects of a free society. The Minister of Education, G. Namirembe Bitamazire, is working to implement a program of universal secondary education in Uganda, with a goal to provide 11 years of education for all Ugandans in the next 15 years. Thus far, private schools (established by individuals) outnumber government schools and the quality of education in the private schools by far surpasses that provided in the government-run schools.